NSU Announces CFP Board-Registered Program in Financial Planning
NSU Announces CFP Board-Registered Program in Financial Planning February 1Northeastern State University introduces two new options for those seeking careers in the financial planning industry. The CFP- Certification Education Program at Northeastern offers a bachelor degree option and non-credit (certificate) option for qualified individuals. Made possible through funding from the State Farm Foundation, both programs are CFP Board-registered and fulfill the education requirements set forth by CFP Board. Students in each program will cover topics in insurance, income-tax accounting, investments, estate planning, retirement and employee benefit planning, and professional financial planning.
-The CFP- Certification Education Program at Northeastern is another great addition to this institution-s outstanding academic offerings,- said NSU President Dr. Larry Williams. -We are truly grateful to the State Farm Foundation for choosing this university for continued investment in educational programming, the education State Farm-s next work force, and the betterment of Oklahoma-s work force.-
Bachelor Degree Program. By pursuing the only undergraduate level CFP Board-Registered Program in Oklahoma, students at NSU may receive a BBA in Finance or Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Planning. The four-year program gives students a firm foundation in their respective major plus the benefit of coursework that meets the educational requirements for future CFP Board Certification. For more information on NSU-s college degree program in Financial Planning or to enroll, contact the NSU College of Business and Technology at 918-451-5511, ext 2900.
Non-Credit (Certificate) Option. A 14-month, 180-hour program offered through the Professional and Continuing Education Department at NSUBA, the CFP- Certification Education Program at Northeastern offers a non-credit Certificate in Financial Planning. The comprehensive program is CFP Board-registered and taught by qualified university professors and practicing professionals approved by the College of Business and Technology.
Program participants meet one night each week for three hours with an occasional Saturday morning class. In addition to being proficient with a financial calculator, students are encouraged to have at least one year of financial planning experience. Exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Classes begin February 28.
For more information on NSU-s non-credit Certificate in Financial Planning or to enroll, contact the NSU Professional & Continuing Education Department at 918-449-6106 or email them at financialplanning@nsuok.edu.
-CFP Board is pleased to have an educational institution of the caliber of Northeastern now offering its approved financial planning curriculum,- said David Diesslin, CFP-, chair of CFP Board-s Board of Governors. -As student interest in financial planning as a career continues to grow, we anticipate that NSU-s program will contribute significantly to the number of qualified candidates seeking to sit for the CFP- Certification Examination.-
An independent certifying organization, CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP-, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, and federally registered CFP (with flame logo), which it awards to individuals who meet its education, examination, experience and ethics requirements. Students completing the financial planning program at Northeastern will be eligible to sit for the national CFP- Certification Examination administered by CFP Board.
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CFP Board, a nonprofit regulatory organization fosters professional standards in personal financial planning so that the public values, has access to and benefits from competent and ethical financial planning. CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP-, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, and federally registered CFP (with flame logo), which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirement. CFP Board currently authorizes more than 42,000 individuals to use these marks in the United States. For more about CFP Board, visit www.CFP.net.
02/01/2005
Published: 2005-02-01 00:00:00