Financial Planning Certificate (Undergraduate)

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Approx. program length:

7 months

Credits:

18

Cost per credit:

$398

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Help others reach their financial goals

Learn the skills to help others navigate the world of investment and financial planning with an undergraduate Financial Planning Certificate. In this continuing education program, you’ll gain understanding of topics such as:

  • Personal financial planning
  • Investment analysis and portfolio management
  • Insurance planning

Balance life with school by taking one 5-week course at a time while you earn your Financial Planning Certificate. Then, help others reach their financial goals.

Course length:

5 weeks

Total credits required:

18

Max. number of transfer credits:

3

Requirements and prerequisites

You’ll need 18 credits from a set of required courses to complete this certificate program. Required courses may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits.

Transfer credits

Earn your certificate faster. Transfer eligible college credits or apply to have relevant experience evaluated for potential college credit. Contact an enrollment representative at 844.YES.UOPX for more information.

Core courses

COURSE TITLE CREDITS
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Finance For Business FIN370
3
Personal Financial Planning FIN420
3
Strategic Financial Management FIN486
3
Insurance For Financial Planning FIN428
3
Financial Institutions FIN366
3
Investment Fundamentals And Portfolio Management FIN402
3
Retirement And Benefit Planning FIN422
3
Real Estate Investment FIN467
3

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What sets us apart?

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Lock in one affordable rate from start to finish on your degree program. And count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education.

Learn on your schedule

Designed to fit into the lives of busy working adults, our Financial Planning Certificate can be completed in short, manageable, 5-week courses.

Learn from experienced instructors

Taught by industry professionals with an average of 25 years of experience, our courses integrate real-world business principles that can position you for a variety of careers.

Take the next step

It’s time to let your education prepare you for the next phase of your career. You’ve got the will. And by taking one course at a time toward an undergraduate Financial Planning Certificate, you’ve got the way.

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