Suffolk University

Bachelor in Financial Planning and Services (Bachelor's)

Boston, United States Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Bachelor in Financial Planning and Services (Bachelor's)

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This programme prepares students for careers in personal financial planning and wealth management. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in managing clients' financial needs. The curriculum is registered with the CFP® Board, meeting education requirements for the CFP® Certification Examination. Students learn to create and implement financial plans covering investments, retirement, taxes, and estate matters.

The programme requires completion of a specific curriculum aligned with CFP® Board standards. Students fulfill the education component needed to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination.

Graduates enter roles as financial planners or wealth managers, providing advice on investment, retirement, tax, and estate planning.

Applicants must meet general undergraduate admission requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Submission of transcripts and standardized test scores may be needed.

On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 85% of applicants.

About Suffolk University

Suffolk University in Boston, founded in 1906, is a compact urban university serving about 6,315 students, including approximately 861 international learners. Located in the heart of a major global city, Suffolk leverages Boston’s vibrant professional landscape to provide abundant internship and networking opportunities with firms, courts, cultural organizations and startups. The university’s size supports close faculty-student interaction while offering the resources of a large metropolitan area.

Programs at Suffolk focus on preparing students for careers through experiential learning, internships and practical projects tied to local and international employers. Small class sizes foster mentorship and accessible advising, and the institution emphasizes career readiness, professional placement and applied learning across its offerings. International students benefit from tailored support services, visa guidance and orientation activities that help integrate academic and social life.

Campus life at Suffolk blends urban convenience with student-centered services: clubs, cultural events and career fairs are regularly held to connect learners with employers throughout Boston. For students seeking a professionally oriented education in a dynamic city environment, Suffolk offers a compact campus experience with strong ties to industry, practical learning pathways and a supportive framework for international scholars.

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