StudyQA — Bachelor: Consumer Affairs — South Dakota State University

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Description

The Consumer Affairs curriculum prepares students to qualify for employment or graduate study in family financial planning, consumer behavior, consumer product marketing, consumer economics, and consumer education and policy development. Career opportunities also exist in non-profit organizations and government.

An 8-week (320 hour) full time summer internship compatible with career goals is a program requirement.
Students in the program graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Consumer Affairs and may choose between two specializations:

The Family Financial Management (FFM) Specialization is for students interested in the financial services industry and focuses on principles and practice related to family financial planning including insurance planning, investment strategies, income tax planning, retirement preparation, estate planning, and case studies to assist individuals and families with individualized family financial planning goals.
The Consumer Services Management (CSM) Specialization focuses on the application of resource management concepts for families of varying structures and conditions and implementation strategies for working with diverse adult audiences.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee

USD 7378 Year (National)
USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Consumer Affairs Core Requirements: 28

Introduction to Consumer Affairs
Consumer Behavior
Consumers in the Market
Work Family Interface
Foundations in Financial Management
Emerging Issues in Consumer Affairs
Consumer Decision Making
Transition to the Professional World
Family Relations

Family Financial Management Specialization Requirements: 15

Principles of Accounting
Legal Environment of Business
Family Financial Management I
Principles of Microeconomics

Consumer Services Management Specialization Requirements: 15

Legal Environment of Business
Organization and Management
Family Resource Management
Adult Education
Events and Facilities Administration

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.

Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

Flexible study schedule
Experienced teachers
Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
Alumni Study Travel Fund
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Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Funding

SDSU offers a variety of academic scholarships. Awards are based on academic achievement, activities participation and leadership.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for: