
Overview
Students majoring in Consumer Affairs who pursue the Family Financial Management specialization are usually interested in financial markets, financial decision-making, and working with individuals to develop personal financial plans.
Graduates are prepared to engage in a variety of careers such as: financial services, financial planning, credit/financial counseling, human resources, marketing and sales.
This Consumer Affairs - Family Financial Management specialization at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Have strong communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal)
- Enjoy working with numbers
- Are an analytical thinker
- Are inquisitive by nature
- Like to solve problems
Career Opportunities
- Loan officer
- Credit manager
- Mortgage banker
- Financial planner
- Insurance representative
- Financial counselor
- Financial coach
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Consumer Affairs
- Consumer Behavior
- Consumers in the Market
- Financial Management
- Consumer Policy Analysis
- Customer Service
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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English requirements
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
For admission to SDSU, we look for one of the following academic achievements:
- An ACT composite score or ACT superscore of 18 or SAT Math and Reading/Writing subscore total of 970 or
- Level 3 or higher on Math and English Language Arts Smarter Balance Assessment or
- A high school cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher or
- A ranking in the top 60 percent of graduating class.
Students should also complete the following core courses with a “C” average or above:
- 4 years of English (or ACT English subscore of 18 or above).
- 3 years of advanced math—Algebra I and higher (or ACT math subscore of 20).
- 3 years of laboratory science (or ACT science reasoning subscore of 17).
- 3 years of social science (or ACT reading subscore of 17).
- 1 year of fine arts (or AP Fine Arts score of 3 or above) Includes vocal, instrumental and studio arts.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
11280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 376 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
11280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 376 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
7770 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 259 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Brookings
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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