An emphasis in Financial Planning prepares individuals with the skills necessary to plan and manage the financial interests of individuals. Students will develop not only their sales skills, the utilization of financial planning software, but also the personal and financial skills relevant to financial consulting and client relations. Courses are designed to offer students necessary information in areas such as insurance and investment planning, tax planning and estate planning. The program is recognized as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).Providing students with the financial skills and understanding necessary to secure entry-level positions in private industry and the public sector. The Department of Finance offers a major which requires the student to select an area of emphasis and specialize in one or more of the following areas: General Finance, Financial Planning, or Quantitative Finance. The department also offers a minor in Financial Planning.