Description

Piedmont International University’s Patterson School of Business offers a Master of Science in Financial Planning (MFP) designed for individuals pursuing careers as financial planners. The non-thesis master’s degree program will be offered both on campus and online and will prepare individuals seeking to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) examination. The MFP will require 36 credit hours consisting of ten core classes and two elective classes offered over two years of study. The two elective courses will originate from the MBA and/or Data Science programs.

Over 41,000 Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) or approximately 47% of the industry’s credentialed and certified investors will either retire or be close to retirement within the next ten years. At the same time that the financial services industry desperately needs to grow its pipeline of younger CFPS, one of the most historic transfers of wealth is looming as aging, wealthy baby boomers actively engage in estate planning strategies. As such, there is a tremendous demand for prudent, professional financial advice at a time when the number of qualified financial advisors is meaningfully dwindling.

Admissions Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university
• GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
• Completed application with Piedmont International University

Graduation Requirements

In order to become a candidate for graduation a student:

1. Shall have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at PIU;
2. Shall have maintained a minimum academic average of C (higher for some programs);
3. Shall have passed all courses in his/her curriculum and made a C or better in key courses designated as essential in each program;
4. Shall have completed at least 24 of the final 30 hours with Piedmont International University.