Overview

About the program

Do you have a knack for numbers and a desire to help others while working in a promising career field? If so, the Bachelor of Science in Consumer Finance and Financial Planning BS from University of Wisconsin Madison is the right program for you.

UW–Madison has offered education in family and individual financial health since 1903. With a strong history, this program combines an emphasis on financial management with the economic well-being of individuals and families. You will learn analytical and problem solving skills, communication and listening, and empathy, as well as financial industry skills.

Students will learn key concepts in the curriculum, including principles of financial planning and development, risk and insurance, taxation, investment planning, retirement and savings, and estate planning. All graduates who complete the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) required courses leave fully prepared to sit for the CFP exam.

By combining finance and problem-solving with helping people, the BS in Consumer Finance & Financial Planning prepares you for a rewarding career in a rapidly growing field. Students will graduate equipped to serve the needs of a variety of clients and work in a broad range of finance jobs, such as financial analyst, risk management specialist, community educator, investment associate, product manager, or business development consultant.

Programme Structure

Courses

Advanced Consumer Finance

Estate Planning for Financial Planners
Family Financial Counseling
Household Risk Management
Financial Leadership Symposium
Career & Leadership Development

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00

More details

Fall Early Action: November 1

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Financial Management Investment View 19 other Bachelors in Financial Management in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions application
Application fee
Course and grade information from grades 9-12
Two essays: tell us about your academic and personal achievements
One required letter of recommendation
English language proficiency
Official test scores: scores from either the ACT or the SAT

Tuition Fee

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International

20250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 675 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

20250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 675 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

20250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 675 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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