The Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning degree prepares students to work with individuals and families in a wide range of financial service occupations, such as financial planning, insurance, investments, banking, financial counseling, financial education, social work, and more. The degree program meets the educational requirements for those who want to sit for the national CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ exam to meet the growing demand for personal financial planners. With a strong foundation in financial planning, many students also choose to pursue additional minor(s) or certificates in business, accounting, economics, social work, public health, and other related programs.
Common Career Paths
You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:
- Brokerage Clerks
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
- Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists
- Compliance Officers
- Credit Analysts
- Credit Counselors
- Farm and Home Management Educators
- Financial and Investment Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Financial Managers
- Financial Quantitative Analysts
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
- Insurance Sales Agents
- Investment Fund Managers
- Loan Officers
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
- Real Estate Brokers
- Real Estate Sales Agents
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
- Tax Preparers
- Tellers
Interested? Here are your next steps
If you are a Prospective Student
You strive to be the best version of you. You are ready to create your own adventure. If this sounds like you—you’ve got Tiger Pride already. We invite you to take the next step.
If you are a Current Student
Speaking with an adviser will help us chart the best path for academic success.