Professional Master’s in Financial Planning

Professional Master’s in Financial Planning

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia, USA
Professional Master’s in Financial Planning
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program

  • This emphasis will develop the expertise in financial planning practice and prepare to be a client-focused financial planner. After completion of the professional master’s emphasis in Financial Planning, students will be prepared to:

    • Help people create and manage wealth
    • Counsel others on tax matters
    • Teach others about personal finance
    • Advise others on transferring wealth
    • Research investment opportunities
  • Designed to help students develop the background and skills necessary to evaluate research and practice from a grounded theoretical perspective.
  • The course provides a review of contemporary theories used in financial planning and household decision making studies
  • Students will be offered with three tracks: financial planning track, a behavioral financial planning/financial therapy track, or a joint Master’s in Accounting and Financial Planning
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1804927 INR
Hostel & Meals714529 INR
Insurance257512 INR
Transportation139010 INR
Books & Supplies38378 INR
Miscellaneous Expenses215619 INR
Application Fees7324 INR
Total1372372 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline with at least a 3.0 GPA OR
  • Earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline with at least a 3.0 GPA and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience and can demonstrate in statement of purpose/personal interview that applicant possess the perspective, the intellectual capacity, and the drive and determination to successfully complete the MS-NT program; OR
  • Hold, in good standing, a designation relevant to 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; [For Financial Planning majors only] OR
  • Have completed a minimum of nine credits of graduate course workat a regionally accredited college or university in a related field with a 3.5 GPA or higher; OR
  • Previously earned a graduate degree in a related field
Work experience3 years
  •  Applicant must also have a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
ExamsTOEFL: 80
With 20 or higher on each of the Speak and Write sections
IELTS: 6.5
Overall with no single band (score) below 6.0
GMAT: Accepted

GRE: Accepted

Additional info
  • One Official Transcripts or Unofficial Transcripts
  • Official proof of degree
  • Proof of ELP score
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Three LOR
  • Statment of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
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