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Become a Servant-Minded Financial Planner through Hands-On Learning and Expert Guidance
Study Financial Planning at SAU to become a servant-minded leader dedicated to helping others achieve their financial goals. Engage in hands-on, interactive learning in the TRUE Community Credit Union Trading Center, tackling real-world projects and scenarios. With guidance from expert professors, you'll prepare for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam and be equipped to pursue a career in financial planning, whether by joining an established firm or starting your own business.
Key Courses
The Financial Planning major will help students demonstrate competency in all aspects of financial planning and will be prepared to take the CFP Examination. Students in the program will be prepared for employment in the field of financial planning or for entering a graduate program upon graduation.
Gainey School of Business
The Gainey School of Business is known for developing leaders who are skilled in business and rooted in Christ. With a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and ethical decision-making, students engage with business through a lens of faith and service. Faculty bring industry experience into every class, creating a dynamic environment where students are challenged to grow personally and professionally.
What our students say about the Financial Planning Program
“Financial Planning at SAU teaches you how to take finance and do it in a way that serves the Lord by helping people to manage their money in a Christ-centered way. The professors are very good at helping us pursue opportunities and make connections with possible employers. Taking courses here have given me a good idea of what to expect in my future career and how to use it to impact the Kingdom of God.”
Emalynn Benham, Class of 2026Career Pathways
Where Our Alumni Work
Our alumni have vast connections and are spread out throughout the country. These are some of the notable companies where our alumni work.
