Kansas State University Personal Financial Planning PhD webinar April 2025

Описание: #### Summary

This webinar provides an overview of Kansas State University's Personal Financial Planning (PFP) PhD program, a 90-credit hour doctoral program designed to prepare students for careers in academia, research, and financial planning. The program is predominantly online, with a required two-week summer residency on campus for the first three years. The program emphasizes research, primarily using quantitative methods, with a focus on human behavior and financial decision-making. Applicants need a 3.0 undergraduate GPA (or higher in their last 60 hours), GRE/GMAT scores (within 5 years), and a strong research statement. The program offers various certificate options (CFP, Financial Therapy, Advanced Financial Planning) that can be completed before or during the PhD, allowing for credit transfer and flexible scheduling.

#### Highlights
👨‍🎓 *PhD Program Details:* A 90-credit hour program (with potential for 30-credit transfer), typically completed in 3.5-5 years, starting each August.
💻 *Online Learning:* Primarily online coursework, with a two-week on-campus summer intensive for the first three years.
🔬 *Research Focus:* Emphasis on research in human behavior and finance, utilizing quantitative and some qualitative methods.
💼 *Career Paths:* Prepares students for careers in academia, research, and financial planning.
📅 *Application Details:* Requires a 3.0 GPA, GRE/GMAT scores, personal and research statements, and letters of recommendation; deadline is December 1st.