Overview

This degree program is particularly well-suited for more experienced planners who aim to take their careers to a higher level.

Key Features

The Master of Science in Advanced Financial Planning from Golden Gate University is an innovative degree designed for financial planners who have already passed the CFP® examination and who wish to reinforce key planning skills and increase their expertise in the critical areas of either taxation, estate planning, or financial life planning skills, while adding the weight of a master’s degree to their professional credentials.

The financial life planning concentration was designed and is taught by many of the founders of the field, while the taxation and estate planning concentrations are co-taught with the nationally known Bruce F. Braden School of Taxation.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Business Development in Financial Services
Cases in Financial Planning
Estate Planning
Financial Life Planning
Taxation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

The MS in Advanced Financial Planning (MS AFP) is a 10-course degree that requires completion of 30 units of advanced program coursework, with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 (B) or better in courses taken at Golden Gate.

Courses carry three semester units of credit unless otherwise noted. All course prerequisites must be satisfied prior to enrolling in a given course; prerequisites are indicated in the section “Course Descriptions.”

Applicants to this program must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and have passed the Certified Financial Planning® examination at the time of admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32700 USD / year

≈ 32700 USD / year
Out-of-State

32700 USD / year

≈ 32700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32700 USD / year

≈ 32700 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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San Francisco

Funding

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