About the course

Financial planning plays a critical role in the lives of individuals and families, helping to improve financial literacy, assist in sound financial decision-making, and achieve financial goals. Ranked among the top programs in the United States by various financial planning sources, the Financial Planning major at UGA prepares its students for successful careers in the financial planning profession. Students study a variety of topics including credit and debt management, income tax planning, savings and investments, risk management and insurance, retirement planning, estate planning, financial counseling, and consumer decision making. All coursework meets the requirements of the Certified Financial Planner Board of StandardsTM, upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the CFPTM Certification Examination. Financial planning is ranked among the nation’s fastest growing careers. Graduates apply their knowledge and skills to help clients with different goals, values, and backgrounds as financial planners, financial counselors, and financial firm managers and owners. Other opportunities include working for retirement planning firms, consumer credit counseling services, banks, insurance companies, human resources departments, and the government. Students are also prepared for further graduate study. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Athens
Fall (August), 2024	Athens
Spring (January), 2025	Athens
Fall (August), 2025	Athens
Spring (January), 2026	Athens

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Georgia

To apply to the University of Georgia, you will need to provide: Transcript from your graduating high school, SAT/ACT scores, Secondary School Report/Counselor Recommendation, Teacher/Other Letter of Recommendation. For first-year admission, UGA requires that an applicant submit an official score report for either the ACT or SAT. Scores must be submitted electronically by the respective testing agency. UGA will not accept scores that appear on your high school transcript, nor will we consider paper reports. All first-year applicants should submit a School/Counselor Evaluation Letter, as well an optional academic Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. The only minimum requirements to UGA are set forth by the Board of Regents (BOR) for the state of Georgia, and they are as follows: SAT minimum requirements for research universities-SAT CR: 430, SAT M: 400 or ACT E: 17, ACT M: 17. If a student takes the SAT or ACT more than once, we will consider the best scores we receive for each section on either exam. Meet English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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World ranking

　　351st / 1250

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