Master of Science in Finance - Financial Planning and Wealth Management

University of Houston

The MSF-FPWM track is suitable for students seeking careers in the fast-growing areas of wealth management and financial planning. Wealth management is an enormous industry world-wide, and financial advisory services in tax planning, investment planning, insurance planning, and retirement and estate planning have been growing rapidly. Students with this background may be hired by firms specializing in personal financial advising, commercial banks, insurance companies, wealth management firms, brokerage firms and other financial services firms.Students pursuing this track receive the MS in Finance degree, which is a STEM-certified program. The MSF-FPWM curriculum meets the education requirements of the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards, which is a standard of excellence in this industry.