This innovative degree is designed for financial planners who have already passed the CFP® examination and who wish to reinforce key planning skills, increase their expertise in the critical areas of taxation or estate planning, and add the academic weight of a graduate certificate and a master's degree to their professional credentials. Partnering with the nationally-known GGU School of Tax, Golden Gate's financial planning program permits you to build on your CFP® background and move directly into advanced study in the field. This degree program is particularly well-suited for new or more experienced planners who aim to take their careers to a higher level.
Requirements for the Master of Science in Financial Planning and Taxation
The MS in Financial Planning and Taxation (MS-FP&T) is a 10-course degree built around the Graduate Certificate in Taxation or the Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning, depending on your concentration (see the University catalog for more information about these certificates). The degree 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 Planner™ examination at the time of admission. No foundation courses are required for this degree; passage of the CFP® exam provides adequate evidence of appropriate preparation for advanced study in financial planning and taxation.
ADVANCED PROGRAM - 30 units