Business (Financial Planning) ,BA
Financial Manager, Financial Planner, Personal Finance, Personal Financial Advisor, Personal Financial Analyst, Wealth Management, finance, investments
Financial planning is a rapidly evolving field, and demand for these professionals continues to rise. With the right tools and expertise, you can stand out as a personal financial planner who solves complex problems for your clients.
The Bachelor of Arts program in business with a concentration in financial planning provides students with knowledge and experience in personal financial planning.
Students learn the necessary skills in finance, taxes, portfolio management, insurance and estate planning from leading faculty.
This program delivers to the next generation of financial planning professionals the knowledge and skills needed to develop solutions that meet clients' personal financial needs.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
or MAT 117 College Algebra - Math
intensity: Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements.
Readmission requirements: Students must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable; scale is 4.00 = "A") and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") .
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") for all transfer work and meet university transfer admission requirements. Transfer students should select an additional major, which must be outside the W. P. Carey School of Business, when applying for admission.
Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this program and did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in the BA program in applied business and technology solutions in W. P. Carey School of Business, which is offered via ASU Online as well as at the Polytechnic and West Valley campus locations. Students not interested in that program or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance in selecting another degree program.
Students should refer to the following W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine if they meet change of major requirements. Students who are ready to change their major should submit their request through the W. P. Carey School of Business advising website.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, financial planning students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in financial planning.
Financial planners are in high demand in the dynamic field of financial services and planning. Aging populations are paying closer attention to their finances as they approach retirement, and the rising need for financial planning services and advisors translates into huge opportunities for careers in this growing market. Employment of personal financial advisors is projected to grow 17% between 2023 and 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Graduates of the BA program in business with a concentration in financial planning can secure employment in the growing field of financial services and planning.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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12.8%
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$95,390
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8.3%
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$43,680
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5.4%
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$47,320
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16.0%
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$139,790
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7.9%
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$57,860
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2.9%
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$65,740
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business
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BAC 316
wpcareyfin@asu.edu
480-965-3131
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
