Taking more than one course at a time at least once during the program such as Income Tax, Estate or Retirement Planning. (Taking more than two courses per term is not recommended.)
Taking the Introduction and Investment course by themselves (i.e. do not double up).
Taking the Financial Plan Development and Presentation course by itself at the end of the program. (Per CFP Board no exceptions will be made.)
Program Schedule: Courses are held according to the schedule below, but may be subject to change.
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320-0 Financial Plan Development and Presentation (Capstone) *Only offered during the Fall and Spring terms. Please plan your schedule with this in mind.
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Sample Course Plans
Standard
Fall Start
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
FALL
Intro
Estate
WINTER
Insurance
Retirement
SPRING
Income Tax
Financial Plan
SUMMER
Investment
[July Exam]
Spring Start
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
SPRING
Intro
Estate
SUMMER
Insurance
Retirement
FALL
Income Tax
Financial Plan
WINTER
Investment
[March Exam]
Accelerated
Fall Start
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
FALL
Intro
Financial Plan
WINTER
Insurance + Retirement
[March Exam]
SPRING
Income Tax + Estate
SUMMER
Investment
Spring Start
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
SPRING
Intro
Financial Plan
SUMMER
Insurance + Retirement
[July Exam]
FALL
Income Tax + Estate
WINTER
Investment
To limit our community's exposure to COVID-19, the spring quarter will now commence on April 4. Online courses may have adjusted dates, but will otherwise run as usual. On-campus courses will be conducted remotely until April 27; University leaders will decide by April 17 whether to continue remote teaching or to return to in-person instruction on April 27. Updated information for affected courses can be found in the scheduling notes area under the course description.
FN_EXTND 312-0 : Investment Planning
Description
This course surveys the wide variety of investment vehicles that
can be included in a client's investment portfolio, introducing
risk-return criteria as a means of evaluating alternatives. The
broad spectrum of investments is explored, ranging from guaranteed-
and fixed-income products to derivatives and private placements. An
emphasis on the client is the overriding theme for the course,
beginning with the client needs assessment as it relates to risk
tolerance, return requirements and liquidity needs. Techniques for
selection, timing, measurement and diversification of investments
are studied in detail. Different strategies and valuation models
are used to understand fundamental investment principles. Modern
portfolio theory, risk management, market strategies, efficient
market theory, and asset allocation and diversification are
introduced. Retirement planning and employee benefits will be
discussed, as will relevant ethical considerations. Students
analyze expected return characteristics individually and in
combination within a hypothetical portfolio. Specific investment
types discussed include stocks and bonds, mutual funds,
insurance-based investments, options and futures contracts, foreign
investments, real estate, tangible assets, and other debt and
equity securities. Other topics include tax considerations,
economic factors, the portfolio construction and management
process, portfolio performance evaluation methods, market analysis,
hedging and option strategies, and formula investing. The course
also discusses government regulation of securities and markets.
This course is offered during the winter and summer
terms.
Registered students can access their online
course site here. An activated NetID and
password is required for login. *Please note: It may take up to
24-hours for registered students to be added to the online course
platform.
