Bachelor of Science

Personal Financial Planning

Combine your interests in business and helping people meet their financial goals by developing a skillset to work in various financial management sectors. Prepare for professional exams that will allow you to become certified in different financial specialties, including:

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Certified Retirement Counselor® (CRC®)
  • Certified Retirement Administrator®(CRA®)
  • Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®)

Program Details

Your future

Career Possibilities

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ • Insurance Specialist • Private Banker • Trust Advisor • Private Wealth Manager

Internships & employment

Charles Schwab • Edward Jones • JP Morgan Chase & Co • Fidelity Investments • Synergy Wealth Solutions

Classes you might take

Personal & Family Finance • Financial Counseling • Tax Planning • Community Agencies & Volunteerism • Estate Planning

Personal Financial Planning

Signature Experience

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

Engage with real clients from the local community, prepare their tax returns and provide basic financial education.

Tax preparation assistance

Take the Next Step

JOIN OUR CAFNR COMMUNITY

Admissions and Application

You can declare Personal Financial Planning as your major at any point during your career at MU without a separate application.

  • Current students: Declare or change your major.
  • New students: Apply to MU and choose Personal Financial Planning as your major.

Cost and Financial Aid

Learn more about tuition costs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid at Mizzou.

See your future in person

Let us show you the CAFNR Experience! Meet with our current faculty, staff and students who are ready to answer your questions. See classrooms and the beautiful Mizzou campus. Visit us and start your journey!