Pursuing an education in financial planning prepares students for a variety of careers. Examples of topics that students may study are investments, personal financial planning, estate planning, taxation law, banking, employee benefits, insurance and retirement pensions.

Courses are offered in many ways that help meet the needs of a varied student population. From standard in-classroom study to summer classes and even online offerings, the opportunities to pursue higher education have never been easier.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.