
North Dakota State University - Graduate School
MS in Human Development and Family Science - Family Financial PlanningFargo, USA
DURATION
2 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
The fully-online Family Financial Planning (FFP) M.S. option is a 36-credit program with a specific curriculum approved by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards. Graduate certificates (18 credits) are available in Financial Planning and in Financial Counseling.
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Curriculum
Family Financial Planning
The U.S. News & World Report ranks family financial planning as the third best business job in 2017, with a median salary of nearly $90,000. Financial planners consistently report an increase in average annual gross earnings after receiving their CFP® certification. Common job titles include Wealth strategist; Financial planning analyst; Director of family wealth; Financial coach.
The 36 credit-hour master's degree program in Financial Planning at North Dakota State University consists of eight 3-credit courses and twelve credits of elective course work. Students work with their academic advisers on appropriate course selection and sequence.