Personal Finance, BS

Personal finance looks at economics from a people perspective, developing financial experts who can help individuals and families live more secure lives. This bachelor of science program is registered with the Certified Financial Planner® Board of Standards. The coursework is interdisciplinary with an emphasis on financial management and the economic well-being of individuals and families. Within the personal finance program, students may complete one of two options: financial planning or consumer finance.The financial planning option is the more traditional personal finance program leading to careers in counseling, coaching, and wealth management. Graduates of the financial planning option leave fully prepared to sit for the prestigious Certified Financial Planner® exam, which SoHE students pass well above the national average.Graduates of the consumer finance option are prepared to work in financial product development, financial technology, and consumer behavior. Personal finance majors complete a required internship before graduating, allowing them to pursue their own personal interests and to develop a strong portfolio of skills and references that will propel them to launch successful careers.