Financial Planning | School of Business and Management

Earn Your financial planning degree and prepare for the CFP® certification exam

Managing personal finances and planning for the future can be complicated. Finding the right investment tool, creating a tax plan, knowing when and where to invest – it can all be overwhelming. That’s why so many people seek help from a professional financial planner.

Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning prepares you for this growing and in-demand field, where you can help people manage their assets and build their future. You'll build real-world expertise in investments, estate planning, and tax management as you prepare for the CFP® certification exam - setting you up for early career success.

Learn in specialized educational spaces

As a financial planning major in the College of Business, you’ll take most of your courses in the new, 42,500 square-foot Harold Alfond Hall, designed to foster innovative, interdisciplinary learning.

You’ll study within the Ronan Center for Financial Technology, a cutting-edge classroom with a 360-degree configuration featuring touch screens, live stock tickers and more.  

Turn theory to practice with real money

As you learn the intricacies of financial planning, you can also put your investment skills to the test through a student-directed investment fund with a balance of more than $1 million.

Network with financial planning professionals

Third- and fourth-year Financial Planning students become student members of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Northern New England, and can participate in all of their events, including training sessions, annual meetings and networking opportunities. 

Earn an accelerated MBA

An MBA from Husson University can increase your marketability and give you a greater sense of confidence in what you bring to an organization. If you would like to eventually earn your Master of Business Administration, consider enrolling in the BS/MBA track and earn both degrees in five years.