In 2017, Shepherd University saw the consolidation of its business departments – Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics & Finance – with the graduate program – MBA – into a single academic unit with the creation of the College of Business (COB). One of the goals for the COB faculty is to match a student’s level of interest in business with the correct path through the various business programs. Shepherd University’s Financial Planning Program provides a comprehensive curriculum serving the needs of undergraduate students and working professionals. The CFP program at Shepherd University has a strong alumni base and even stronger ties to the local community. Our academic program is registered with and approved by the CFP Board of Standards and students who complete a CFP Board-Registered Program are eligible to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination.