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Instructors for this program have a range of expertise, specializations and work experience. CFP Board to provide a financial planning certificate program. This course will introduce you to the profession of Financial Planning and the personal Financial Planning Process. Emphasis will be placed on the regulatory agencies that govern our profession, ethical standards, budgeting, case study, various special situations, financial statement creation, importance of client relationships, and the time value of money.
This course is offered during the spring and fall terms. Registered students can access their online course site here. An activated NetID and password is required for login.
Contingency planning is an important element of the financial planning process. We will discuss how to make recommendations to manage ongoing risk when planning for the future. Students will understand what is necessary for clients regarding life, property, liability, homeowner's and personal-auto insurance. Students will also learn the relevant issues related to different types of insurance, including, life, property and casualty, medical, disability, and long-term care insurance.
This course is offered during the winter and summer terms. 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. This intensive, online one-year program is available to those seeking teacher certification. Candidates fulfill a two-semester paid teaching internship requirement supervised by NSU faculty.
A total of 18 graduate hours are required for program completion. Participants must be employed in an NSU-approved teaching position within their certification band. Completion leads to a Louisiana teaching license. This program leads to Louisiana teacher certification in grades K for instrumental or vocal music. The courses are offered in a hybrid format of online and traditional classroom hours.
For more information, contact Dr. Greg Handel at handelg nsula.
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