Financial Services

  1. Overview
  2. A.A.S., Financial Services
  3. B.B.A., Financial Services
  4. B.S., Financial Services

 

Carla McDonald, Berkeley College Student, Financial Services

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Help others invest in a better future.

Nowhere does information change faster than in today’s financial world. Students are exposed to an overview of financial institutions, the products and services they offer, and their importance to the economy. From experienced professionals, they learn skills in assessing client needs and developing comprehensive financial plans.

Benefit from:

  • A solid business and technology core curriculum with an emphasis on financial planning and exchange
  • Baccalaureate programs that prepare students for the Certified Financial Planning Examination offered by the CFP Board of Standards, Inc.™
  • Insights into investment and securities management
  • Hands-on experience with software used by financial service professionals
  • Valuable, practical experience through program-related, faculty-monitored internships or job-related assignments
  • A seamless transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees

Financial Services
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

This program is offered online and at New York City. All students matriculated in this degree program prior to Winter 2012 will have the opportunity to complete their degree at the location at which they are currently enrolled if that opportunity was available previously.

The following are A.A.S., Financial Services program statistics for New Jersey in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

FINANCIAL SERVICES: 13-2052 Personal Financial,13-2071 Credit Counselors,25-1011 Business Teachers,Postsecondary,41-3031 Sales Agents,Securities,Commodities and Financial Service

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may borrow funds through federal, private, and institutional loans to finance their education.

In accordance with applicable regulations, the College does not disclose median debt information for programs completed by fewer than 10 students during the award year.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

In accordance with applicable regulations, the College does not disclose on-time completion rates for programs completed by fewer than 10 students during the award year.


 

Berkeley College’s A.A.S., Financial Services degree program does not qualify students to sit for the CFP Examination. Generally, candidates for such certification or registration need to complete a combination of specified educational programs registered with the CFP Board of Standards, Inc.™ and/or experience requirements, demonstrate good moral character (which may include an absence of criminal convictions), and pass a licensing examination. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a financial services program.

 

The following are A.A.S., Financial Services program statistics for New York in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

FINANCIAL SERVICES: 13-2052 Personal Financial,13-2071 Credit Counselors,25-1011 Business Teachers,Postsecondary,41-3031 Sales Agents,Securities,Commodities and Financial Service

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may borrow funds through federal, private, and institutional loans to finance their education.

In accordance with applicable regulations, the College does not disclose median debt information for programs completed by fewer than 10 students during the award year.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

In accordance with applicable regulations, the College does not disclose on-time completion rates for programs completed by fewer than 10 students during the award year.


 

Berkeley College’s A.A.S., Financial Services degree program does not qualify students to sit for the CFP Examination. Generally, candidates for such certification or registration need to complete a combination of specified educational programs registered with the CFP Board of Standards, Inc.™ and/or experience requirements, demonstrate good moral character (which may include an absence of criminal convictions), and pass a licensing examination. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a financial services program.

 


Financial Services
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (B.B.A.)

This program is offered online and at New York City. All students matriculated in this degree program prior to Winter 2012 will have the opportunity to complete their degree at the location at which they are currently enrolled if that opportunity was available previously.

The following are B.B.A., Financial Services program statistics for New York in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

FINANCIAL SERVICES:  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors, 13-2071 Credit Counselors ,25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary,41-3031 Sales Agents, Financial Services,Securities and Commodities

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$96,000


Books and supplies:

$3,820


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within four years for a Bachelor's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $31,800 for 12 quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $37,800 for 12 quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 100% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$28,885.00


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 180-credit program is designed to be completed in 12 academic quarters over four calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 87% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

Berkeley College’s B.B.A., Financial Services program is a registered education program with the CFP Board of Standards, Inc.™ and therefore, qualifies students to sit for the CFP Examination. However, students do not automatically become Certified Financial Planners or Registered Investment Advisors, and such programs are not specifically intended to fulfill all the requirements for certification or registration for such positions. Generally, candidates for such certification or registration may need to complete a combination of specified educational and/or experience requirements, demonstrate good moral character (which may include an absence of criminal convictions), and pass a licensing examination. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a financial services program.

 

Financial Services
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

This program is offered online. All students matriculated in this degree program prior to Winter 2012 will have the opportunity to complete their degree at the location at which they are currently enrolled if that opportunity was available previously.

The following are B.S., Financial Services program statistics for New Jersey in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

FINANCIAL SERVICES:  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors, 13-2071 Credit Counselors ,25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary,41-3031 Sales Agents, Financial Services,Securities and Commodities

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$96,000


Books and supplies:

$3,820


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within four years for a Bachelor's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $31,800 for 12 quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $37,800 for 12 quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 92% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$30,588.81


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 180-credit program is designed to be completed in 12 academic quarters over four calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 62% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

Berkeley College’s B.S., Financial Services program is a registered education program with the CFP Board of Standards, Inc.™ and therefore, qualifies students to sit for the CFP Examination. However, students do not automatically become Certified Financial Planners or Registered Investment Advisors, and such programs are not specifically intended to fulfill all the requirements for certification or registration for such positions. Generally, candidates for such certification or registration may need to complete a combination of specified educational and/or experience requirements, demonstrate good moral character (which may include an absence of criminal convictions), and pass a licensing examination. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a financial services program.