2017-2018 Catalog

Business Management - Financial Planning (BMPC1)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Pathway to associate degree:  Business Management - Generalist (BGAAS)  

Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, Sarpy Center, Online

This certificate of achievement provides students with practical experience in fields of personal investment strategies related to retirement planning, estate planning, and tax-advantaged investments. Upon completion of this program, potential employment opportunities exist with companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in the financial services industry.

For more information about educational cost, median loan debt, and other important Gainful Employment information related to this program, please visit our website at:  https://www.mccneb.edu/Academics/Programs-of-Study/Business,-Office-and-Legal/Finance.aspx

Graduation Requirements

General education

13.5

Major requirements

36.0

Total credit hours required

49.5

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5 credits

Humanities/social sciences

Select one of the following:

ARTS 1110Art History-Ancient to GothicThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

ARTS 1120Art History-Renaissance to ModernThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

ENGL 2470Introduction to Women's Literature

4.5 credits

ENGL 2530Ethnic Literature

4.5 credits

ENGL 2610British Literature IThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

ENGL 2620British Literature II

4.5 credits

GEOG 1050Introduction to Human GeographyThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

HIST 1050Introduction to Black HistoryThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

HIST 1110World Civilization from Prehistory to 1500This is an online course.

4.5 credits

HIST 1120World Civilization from 1500 to PresentThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

HIST 2050Modern Europe Since 1789This is an online course.

4.5 credits

HUMS 1000Humanities through the ArtsThis is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

MUSC 1010Introduction to Music I

4.5 credits

MUSC 1020Introduction to Music II

4.5 credits

PHIL 2030Introduction to EthicsThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

PHIL 2200Introduction to Comparative ReligionThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

PSYC 1010Introduction to PsychologyThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

SOCI 1010Introduction to SociologyThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

SOCI 1250Introduction to AnthropologyThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

SOCI 2060Multicultural IssuesThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

THEA 1000Introduction to TheatreThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH 1220Business MathematicsThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

MATH 1220 or higher level MATH course; MATH 1310 is recommended.  

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

Major requirements for Financial Planning (36.0 credit hrs.)

FINA 2200Investment PlanningThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

FINA 2209Risk Management and InsuranceThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

FINA 2210Financial Planning PrinciplesThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

FINA 2230Business FinanceThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

FINA 2310Income Tax PlanningThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

FINA 2320Retirement Planning and Employee BenefitsThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

FINA 2330Estate PlanningThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

FINA 2940Financial Plan Development and Case AnalysisThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

The Certificate of Achievement in Financial Planning is a registered program with Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards Inc. For more information about the CFP® certification, contact the Certified Financial Planners Board of Standards (www.CFP-Board.org).