Financial Planning, Certificate

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Program Details

Location
Akron Campus
Level
undergraduate
Degree/Program Type
Certificate Program / certificate
Format
In-person
College
Dean's Office, College of Business
School/Department
Department of Finance

Overview

The 24 credit Certificate in Financial Planning will help students acquire the educational foundation for a career in financial planning and will qualify them to take the Certified Financial Planner Certification Examination.

Admissions Requirements

The University of Akron Bulletin acts as a guide for degree requirements, however official requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Once enrolled, students should refer to the degree progress report which is definitive for graduation requirements.

See requirements for the certificate in Financial Planning here.

Career Outcomes

A degree in Financial Planning paves the way for exciting career opportunities in the finance sector and beyond. Our graduates work in roles such as:  

  • Portfolio Management 

  • Estate Planning  

  • Financial Consoling 

  • Tax Planning 

  • Strategic Investing and Planning