Libertys Bachelor’s Degree In Financial Planning

B.S. in Business Administration – Financial Planning

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Financial Planning

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Become a Financial Planning Expert and Lead Others to Fiscal Freedom

Are you interested in helping families, individuals, organizations, and businesses learn how to save, invest, and grow their wealth? Our Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Financial Planning degree can give you the tools you need to make a difference.

Learn from professors with years of experience in the field. Develop your knowledge in creating successful retirement, estate, investment, and insurance plans for clients. Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art School of Business building and our Center for Financial Literacy.

Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ. Partner with us to develop your expertise in educating people on finances with integrity and respect. You will grow into an ethical leader ready to help businesses and families through learning at an institution with a biblical foundation.

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

  • Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
  • You have the ability to complete both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just 4 years with our 3+1 Accelerated Business Program.
  • You can earn additional credentials in Microsoft, SAP, and Cisco while completing your degree.
  • Gain hands-on experience with facilities like our simulated stock trading rooms, 2,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation, and Center for Financial Literacy.

What Will You Learn?

  • Financial and managerial accounting
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Retirement and estate planning
  • Taxation and investments

Career Opportunities for BS in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Financial Planning Graduates

  • Certified financial planner (CFP)
  • Development/fundraising manager
  • Financial advisor/consultant
  • Insurance advisor/agent
  • Investment/portfolio manager
  • Mortgage-banking representative
  • Pension and 401(k) manager
  • Personal finance teacher

Internship Opportunities and Professional Resources Available to B.S. in Financial Planning Students

  • As a business administration student at Liberty, you will have access to various internship opportunities across the country.
  • We offer a Washington Fellowship program, which allows you to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
  • Our fellowship program has placed students in organizations such as Ralph Lauren, Bloomingdale’s, the American Psychological Association, Congress, and Fox News.
  • Gain access to resources like our Career Center, which offers resume critique, mock interviews, and more. You will also have access to Handshake – a professional network Liberty partners with to connect you with over 250,000 employers and Fortune 500 companies that actively use the platform.

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees

Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

  • Admission application
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
  • Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
  • Admission essay

*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

 

120

Credit Hours

Available On Campus

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Residential

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Aug 19, 2024

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ACBSP

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