Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Personal Financial Planning in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,430
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
This 18-credit certificate equips undergraduate students with essential skills for entering the financial planning field and qualifying for the rigorous Certified Financial Planner exam, which grants permission to use the CFP designation. The curriculum builds both theoretical understanding and practical expertise in investment strategies, insurance, tax planning, retirement solutions, and estate management. Students lacking extensive business coursework should strongly consider enrolling in FINPLN 2183 (Personal and Family Finance) as a foundation.
Every certificate course mandates a minimum grade of C (2.0). The Certificate in Personal Financial Planning cannot be pursued by students already earning a B.S. in Personal Financial Planning. These six specialized courses fulfill the educational prerequisites for taking the national CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification examination.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Academic Transcripts -
You must submit transcripts from every school or college you have attended including -
transcripts from every high school attended grades nine through 12 or equivalent.
transcripts from all colleges-universities attended.
If your transcripts are in a language other than English you must submit -
the original transcripts in native language.
their English translation if curriculum was not taught in English.
US High School Students -
If you attend a US high school, you must submit every transcript from each high school you attended grades nine through 12 including -
US high school transcripts.
transcripts from any high schools you attended in your home country.
the original transcripts.
their English translation.
They do not accept grades from your home country that have been transferred to or adjusted by your US high school This is why you must include the transcripts from your home country.
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements -
GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale.
GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale.
Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale.
Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale.
IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher.
Duolingo - Minimum Online Score - 110, Minimum Section Score - 100.
TOEFL IBT - Minimum Overall Score - 79, Minimum Section Score - 17.
IELTS - Minimum Overall Score - 6.5, Minimum Section Score - 6.0.
You must submit transcripts from every school or college you have attended including -
transcripts from every high school attended grades nine through 12 or equivalent.
transcripts from all colleges-universities attended.
If your transcripts are in a language other than English you must submit -
the original transcripts in native language.
their English translation if curriculum was not taught in English.
US High School Students -
If you attend a US high school, you must submit every transcript from each high school you attended grades nine through 12 including -
US high school transcripts.
transcripts from any high schools you attended in your home country.
the original transcripts.
their English translation.
They do not accept grades from your home country that have been transferred to or adjusted by your US high school This is why you must include the transcripts from your home country.
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements -
GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale.
GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale.
Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale.
Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale.
IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher.
Duolingo - Minimum Online Score - 110, Minimum Section Score - 100.
TOEFL IBT - Minimum Overall Score - 79, Minimum Section Score - 17.
IELTS - Minimum Overall Score - 6.5, Minimum Section Score - 6.0.
Tuition
USD
17,430