The concentration in Financial Planning, when completed with the Non-Thesis option, will prepare a student to be a client-focused financial planner. The M.S. Non-Thesis in Financial Planning will prepare a student to: - Help people create and manage wealth- Counsel others on tax matters- Teach others about personal finance - Advise others on transferring wealth- Research investment opportunitiesUpon completion of this concentration, students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Financial Plannerâ„¢ examination.