Erivan K. Haub School of Business 

The Master of Science in Financial Services at Saint Joseph’s University – the first of its kind in the Philadelphia region – provides professional practitioners with the tools, theory, practice and knowledge required to succeed in the evolving financial services industry. Students pursue courses in a variety of disciplines including accounting, law and ethics, actuarial studies, security analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and estate planning. The program was created to provide graduates with the essential tools to engage in professional financial planning services and financial analysis. It is also designed to prepare students for professional certification. Six courses within the MSFS program satisfy the requirements of the CFP® certification examination and have been certified by the CFP® board. The program’s format is built around four semesters each year, including two accelerated summer sessions. The flexible evening and Saturday course offerings are available at two locations: state-of-the-art Mandeville Hall at Saint Joseph’s University’s main campus in Philadelphia, and at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA.

CFP® CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Students who already possess an MBA degree are eligible to apply for our six course CFP® certificate program. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards , Inc. is a professional organization that regulates the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER mark and requires licenses to subscribe to the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics.

Saint Joseph's University does not certify individuals to use the CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and flame logo marks.  CFP certification is granted solely by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. to individuals who, in addition to completing an educational requirement such as this CFP Board-Registered Program, have met ethics, experience and examination requirements.

The certification marks above are owned by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. and are awarded to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.