MS in Human Development and Family Science - Family Financial Planning
North Dakota State University - Graduate School
Key Information
Campus location
Fargo, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 - 3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 600 / per credit *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* base tuition for all students regardless of residency: $600/credit hour
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.
Admissions
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.