A business or economic degree (BEOP), supplemented with a certificate or minor in Wealth Management, is excellent preparation for a career in financial management.

See employment opportunities and professional certifications in wealth management/financial planning.

Applications are reviewed on a holistic basis. Admission is based on a student's overall academic record, including, but not limited to, hours and rigor of courses taken in residence, demonstrated interest in wealth management, and University grade point average. There is no formal GPA requirement; however, 3.0 is the suggested minimum.

Follow the application instructions listed on the minor or certificate page.

Applications are accepted continuously.

Although applications are accepted continuously, The WMP makes admission decisions only four times a year.

These deadlines are designed to accommodate the University's pre-registration and add/drop periods.

Round 1

• Deadline: October 15
• Decision before: Spring Registration Access Period 1

Round 2

• Deadline: January 5
• Decision before: Spring Registration add/drop period

Round 3

• Deadline: April 10
• Decision before: Summer & Fall Registration Access Period 1

Round 4

• Deadline: August 15
• Decision before: Fall Registration add/drop period

Yes. The WM Certificate and WM Minor are available to all business majors and economic students in the Business Economics Options Program (BEOP).

The 2020-2022 Catalog was published before this restriction was eliminated.

The duration of the program will vary by student, specific courses taken, and course sequences. Some WMP courses have prerequisites that must be fulfilled using core BBA courses (e.g., ACC 311, ACC 312, and FIN 357) or other WMP courses. Most students will require three long semesters to complete the program.

Yes. The WMP coursework is available to all business majors, without restriction (other than course prerequisites). Economics majors (BEOP) may need waivers to enroll in business courses. Please consult your academic advisor if you need access to a restricted course for which you have completed the prerequisites.

Note: We urge students to apply to the WMP as soon as they decide to pursue the certificate/minor. Students must be admitted to the WMP and have the credential linked to their degree profile before they apply for graduation.

University rules govern how many hours can be shared by different academic credentials. Students should carefully choose courses and consult their academic advisor(s) as part of their degree planning. 

• For the WMP Minor, the nine elective hours must be different from courses taken for the major; these nine hours cannot simultaneously satisfy any degree requirements except free electives only.
• For the WMP Certificate, one course (three hours) must be different from the major.

Students may be limited in the number of minors they can pursue as part of their degree plans. Please consult your academic advisor for the specific policies in your college or school.

McCombs School students may pursue more than one certificate and may pursue certifications in conjunction with a minor.

Yes. Your UT Catalog determines whether you can pursue the WM Certificate or the WM Minor.

• The WM Certificate may be awarded under a different UT Catalog than your major. In addition, you have up to one year after graduation to complete the certificate.
• By contrast, the WM Minor must be awarded under the same UT Catalog as your major. You cannot complete a minor post-graduation.