About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in financial management with a major in personal financial planning. Estimates of employment growth in these fields range from 30.1% (AOL jobs survey) to 41% (US Department of Labor), over the next ten years. One of the most significant issues facing an individual and their family is how to manage and protect their assets, income and investments. The U.S. economy has transitioned from a one where people retire securely with a pension after spending a lifetime with an employer. We are now in a world of defined contribution plans where each individual is responsible for creating and managing their own retirement program. Additionally, navigating the worlds of taxes, insurance, education funding, all compound the stress we all face. Individuals and their families need advice from professionals who are able to integrate all aspects of personal finance. These include insurance, investments, employee benefits, taxes, and estate planning. That is role of the personal financial planner.
Program Highlights
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The Finance Department at Old Dominion University has earned a national reputation for its contributions to practice through teaching excellence and professional leadership.
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As a personal financial planner, you will be able to optimize individual generational and intergenerational wealth creation through investment, tax planning, and estate building.
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Graduates are prepared for careers in financial planning, wealth management, capital budgeting, private banking, portfolio management, and financial analysis.
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Transfer
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Careers
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Sell financial services, such as loan, tax, and securities counseling to customers of financial institutions and business establishments.
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans, advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, and bankruptcy counseling.
Appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives.
Cost
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Save
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