A Personal Financial Planning Track in the finance major offers students structured options leading to careers in the financial services industry. The industry is aggressively seeking a younger and more diverse workforce. As aging advisors retire, and the population faces increased life expectancy, the demand for financial planners will continue to greatly increase. Moreover, growing numbers of advisors will be needed to assist the millions of workers expected to retire in the next 10 years."

Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeUSD 14,149 / term
Next IntakeAugust 21, 2026
Finance - Personal Financial Planning Track and Certificate
About
Disciplines
C.T. Bauer College of Business
Requirements
Entry Requirements
You'll apply as an international freshman student if you plan to attend the University of Houston:
- with citizenship from a country outside the U.S.
- have no college coursework (or have less than 15 credit hours from an accredited university).
- have an equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
- meet English Language Requirements.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Fee Information
Application Fee 90
How to Apply
Use ApplyTexas or the Common App to apply. Submit just one application. The application is where you’ll indicate to be reviewed with or without ACT or SAT test scores. Be sure to complete the short admissions essay and tell us about your achievements and extracurricular activities. Pay the $90 Application Fee for international students ($75 for U.S. applicants) when you submit your online application.
Finance - Personal Financial Planning Track and Certificate

University of Houston
United States of America, Houston