Statement of Purpose
For Graduate Programs in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
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Ph.D.
Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics:
The Ph.D. program prepares students to pursue scholarly careers in financial planning,
housing, consumer economics, and related fields. In addition to core courses in the
department, students develop a plan of study that includes courses in statistics, research
methods, and their topical interests. A dissertation is required of all Ph.D. students.
(Degree code 433A)
Anticipated concentration area:
_______ Consumer Economics
_______ Financial Planning
_______ Housing
M.S.
Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics: Thesis Option
The M.S. is for students who seek in-depth study in financial planning, housing,
consumer economics, and related fields. Therefore, a thesis is required. This option is
for students who plan to pursue careers that require them to understand and transmit
research findings and for students who might undertake doctoral studies upon
completion.
(Degree code 433)
Anticipated concentration area:
_______ Consumer Economics
_______ Financial Planning
_______ Housing
Send this completed form to the Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics Graduate Coordinator
at fphoce@fcs.uga.edu or mail to The Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics,
ATTN: Graduate Coordinator, 205 Dawson Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3622
M.S.-NT
Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics: Non-Thesis Option
The non-thesis M.S. is for students who seek in-depth study leading to an applied career
in financial services or consumer analytics. This option is for students who do not intend
to undertake doctoral studies upon completion of the M.S. (Degree code 432)
_______ On-Campus with a Consumer Economics (Applied Consumer Analytics) Concentration
_______ Online with a Financial Planning Concentration
_______ On-Campus with a Financial Planning Concentration
For our MS-NT financial planning program (online and on campus) we may request a
waiver of the GRE or GMAT on your behalf if you satisfy one of the following conditions:
1. earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline
with at least a 3.0 GPA, have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, and
can demonstrate in your statement of purpose and/or in a personal interview that you
possess the perspective, the intellectual capacity, and the drive and determination to
successfully complete the MS-NT program;
2. hold, in good standing, a designation relevant to your intended field such as Certified
Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Certified Financial Planner®
(CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA),
applicable FINRA licenses, or equivalent;
3. have completed a minimum of nine credits of graduate course work at a regionally
accredited college or university in a related field with a 3.5 GPA or higher; or
4. previously earned a graduate degree in a related field.
_______
If you believe you meet one of the four conditions above and would like the Department
to seek a GRE or GMAT requirement waiver, please indicate which condition(s) you
meet and be certain to describe your circumstances in the space provided below.
1. Summarize your career goals and how the degree program indicated above would
help you attain those goals.
Send this completed form to the Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics Graduate Coordinator
at fphoce@fcs.uga.edu or mail to The Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics,
ATTN: Graduate Coordinator, 205 Dawson Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3622
2. Describe your academic interests and how your interests fit with specific faculty in
the Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics. Explain
why the faculty member(s) is best suited to support your interest(s). We strive to
admit students whose academic interests and professional goals may be advanced by our
current graduate faculty; we encourage you to review their bios.
3. Describe any experiences you have had that illustrate your commitment to pursue
graduate training. These may include, but are not limited to, your academic training,
research and/or publication experiences, professional experience, volunteer activities, etc.
Send this completed form to the Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics Graduate Coordinator
at fphoce@fcs.uga.edu or mail to The Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics,
ATTN: Graduate Coordinator, 205 Dawson Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3622
4. Briefly describe how you became aware of our graduate programs.
5. Is there anything else you would like our faculty to know when evaluating your
application?
Send this completed form to the Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics Graduate Coordinator
at fphoce@fcs.uga.edu or mail to The Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics,
ATTN: Graduate Coordinator, 205 Dawson Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3622