This course introduces the broad scope of financial planning as it relates to personal goals/values, as well as its role in the financial services industry. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of the financial planning process, the economic environment, the time value of money, the legal environment, financial analysis, and ethical and professional considerations in financial planning. Topics include careers in financial services, management of personal financial statements, time-value-of-money analysis, calculator/computer applications, insurance, Social Security, house-buying strategies, education funding techniques, investments, retirement planning, income tax and estate planning. 000383 MSFP MSFPP Single Course 2 1.00 Financial Planning Master's Degree Program Advanced Career Professional No No 0003833 0