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Managing financial affairs and assets can be a difficult, daunting task that might cause many people without the appropriate knowledge to forgo the correct steps, investment strategies, and account creations. With a bachelor of science in financial planning, students could learn how to manage the financial-based assets of individuals so as to help them make the best decisions about how to manage their money. Financial planning requires an understanding of various investments, retirement issues, estate issues, employment benefits, and insurance plans. Navigating such a complex slew of issues pertaining to finance and investment necessitates a sound understanding of business, law, financial principles, accounting principles, taxes and liabilities, markets, and banking. With the basics down, students could then learn how to apply good reasoning principles, sound investment strategies, mathematical reasoning, and good accounting practices toward maintaining a healthy financial future.

The most obvious career choices for those with a degree in financial planning are those within the financial planning industry. Financial planners may be well-suited to operate an independent business where they meet with clients in an attempt to understand their goals and translate those goals into savings and investment strategies. Financial analysis is another field that could utilize many of the techniques gained throughout the degree program. As an expert in various investments and investment strategies, graduates may also be well-positioned to sell investments to others as an investment broker.

Example Courses

• Principles of Financial Planning
• Money, Banking and Financial Markets
• Estate Planning

Potential Industries

• Financial Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Investment Brokering

Colleges Offering Degree

• Colorado Technical University
• Franklin University
• Texas Tech University