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MS in Consumer Sciences, concentration in Family Financial Planning and Counseling 

MS in Consumer Sciences, concentration in Family Financial Planning and Counseling
 at 
University of Alabama 
Overview

Equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to be information professionals in the digital age

Duration

24 months

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Total fee

10.94 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

PG Degree

MS in Consumer Sciences, concentration in Family Financial Planning and Counseling
 at 
University of Alabama 
Highlights

  • Earn a degree from The University of Alabama
  • Financial aid available
  • Learn from industry experts
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MS in Consumer Sciences, concentration in Family Financial Planning and Counseling
 at 
University of Alabama 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For individuals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field
What are the course deliverables?
  • Understand the principles and practices of organizing information resources in various formats (print, digital, multimedia) using classification systems and cataloging techniques
  • Develop expertise in searching and retrieving information from diverse sources, including databases, online repositories, and the web
  • Gain the skills to teach information literacy concepts and research strategies to users of all ages and abilities
  • Build a strong foundation in the theoretical underpinnings of the LIS field, including its history, ethics, and core concepts
  • Develop skills to analyze and interpret information data, and present findings visually to effectively communicate insights
More about this course
  • An online master’s degree in Consumer Sciences can prepare you for a rewarding career as a financial counselor or advisor
  • Graduates holding this degree from The University of Alabama can assist families as they focus on asset management, planning, investing and financial decision-making

MS in Consumer Sciences, concentration in Family Financial Planning and Counseling
 at 
University of Alabama 
Curriculum

Required Courses (27 hours)

CSM 500 Personal Insurance Planning and Management

CSM 504 Personal Investment Planning and Management

CSM 510 Personal Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits

CSM 520 Personal Estate Planning

CSM 535 Psychology of Money

CSM 554 Personal Income Tax Management and Planning

CSM 558 Using Spreadsheets in Financial Decision Making

CSM 559 Counseling Skills

CSM 560 Financial Planning Case Study Capstone

Electives (select 3 hours)

CSM 525 Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

CSM 530 Family and Consumer Law

CSM 537 Developing the Leader Within

CSM 575 Entrepreneurship

CSM 581 Practicum/Internship

MS in Consumer Sciences, concentration in Family Financial Planning and Counseling
 at 
University of Alabama 
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