BS in Business Administration – Financial Planning Help Others Find Financial Stability & Security
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Help Others Achieve Financial Freedom with a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Planning
Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Data Analysis – Financial Planning can equip you to help meet the need for professionals who know how to set and achieve financial goals. With the knowledge you will gain in this program, you could go on to help companies, nonprofits, and individuals make wise financial decisions and become good stewards of their resources.
In today’s society, finances are a common source of stress among people, businesses, and organizations. You can help reduce this anxiety by becoming a financial planner. Whether you want to work as a corporate finance manager or help individuals with their personal financial planning, Liberty can help provide the tools you need to accomplish your goals.
Why Choose Liberty’s BSBA in Financial Planning Degree Online?
Liberty’s BSBA in Financial Planning is designed to help you stand out in the competitive business industry. Our business degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and our courses are taught by professors who have years of experience in the world of finance. You can be confident that our BSBA program provides quality training from industry experts.
To fulfill our mission of Training Champions for Christ, we have designed our online financial planning degree to help you lead in your field with integrity. Throughout this program, you’ll explore business and finance concepts through the lens of a biblical worldview so you can be prepared to integrate ethical standards with industry best practices.
Our financial planning bachelor’s degree in business administration is offered 100% online, and our classes have no set login times. That means you can complete your coursework wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for you! Most importantly, you can stay invested in the things that really matter — like your family, job, church, and community — while still earning a degree that can help jumpstart your career.
What Will You Study in Our BS in Business Administration and Data Analysis – Financial Planning Program?
In this program, you can gain the skills you need to pursue a career as a financial analyst or Christian financial advisor. You will take foundational courses that explore a variety of business topics, including financial accounting, business law, marketing, management, international business, organizational ethics, and strategic planning.
Our financial planning concentration can help you gain specialized skills and equip you to work toward your unique career goals. You will receive targeted training in taxation, retirement planning, investments, risk management, and estate planning. You’ll also learn how to provide valuable financial advice to businesses and individuals as you prepare for a career in business administration and finance.
Learn how to offer financial services to a variety of clients. Our financial planning capstone course can help you synthesize what you’ve learned and apply it to the real world. In this final class, you’ll create a financial plan for a case study client and thus gain practical training that can help you graduate career-ready.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Entrepreneur
- Financial analyst
- Investment banker
- Management consultant
- Personal financial planner
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Degree Information
- This program falls under Liberty’s School of Business.
- View the Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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Admission Information for Our BSBA in Financial Planning
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degree do you need for financial planner jobs?
Many financial planner jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree. With affordable tuition rates, quality academics, and a flexible online format, Liberty University stands out among higher education institutions. We can help you prepare to take the next step in your professional journey.
What is financial planning in a business setting?
Financial planners provide assistance to all types of companies, from small start-ups to large corporations. As a financial planner, you can help a business set specific goals, determine the amount of resources needed to achieve those objectives, and create an effective budget that will help the organization succeed in the future. Most importantly, you can help ensure that the company’s fiscal plans align with its mission and values.
What is the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?
While they have much in common, a financial advisor is not the same as a financial planner. Financial advisors are trained to help people manage all of their money and investments. For example, they may help clients with wealth management. In contrast, financial planners help clients achieve long-term financial goals by developing realistic fiscal plans.
Can I become a financial planner with this degree?
Become Qualified to Pursue Financial Planning Certifications
This program will help you meet the educational requirements needed to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification exam. Take a look below to see what this certification can do for you.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Earning the highly-respected CFP certification can help set you apart from other financial professionals and give your clients confidence in your skills. You can only take the CFP exam after completing certain academic prerequisites, which can be met through our online bachelor’s in financial planning. With Liberty’s competitive tuition rates, our program can help keep your CFP certification costs down.
When can I start this financial planner degree?
Our financial planning courses online are only 8 weeks long, with 8 different start dates offered each year and no set login times!
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