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Utah Valley University's Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning allows you to sit for the CFP® certification while uniquely allowing you to earn graduate credits toward a Master of Financial Planning degree. This dual approach allows students to create a path for a seamless blend of practical experience and academic depth, opening up broader career opportunities should you choose to advance your education further than the certification. It's an efficient pathway to enhance both credentials and career prospects simultaneously.

Top-Five

The Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from UVU is built on our top-five nationally ranked PFP program.

Flexible Online

A virtual environment with structured routine learning, real-time interaction with professors and fellow students, that you can attend anywhere.  

High Pass Rate

UVU CFP® certification pass rate is 85% vs. national rate of 65%
 
 
 

Advance your Skills with a MFPAo

Make a difference with a career that matters. As a Master of Financial Planning and Analytics (MFPA) student in the Woodbury School of Business, you will learn from skilled professionals and researchers who bring expertise to each course within the program. Students will develop advanced skills in retirement planning, investment planning, tax planning, insurance planning, and estate planning. and can choose from three tracks in the program, the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), or Advanced Planning tracks that are built on our top-five nationally ranked PFP program. The MFPA graduate program will prepare you as an expert in the professional financial planning and investment industry, and can even prepare you with the skills to own your own firm one day.

Master's Degree Program Tracks

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Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Track

Prepares students for a career in financial planning and to sit for the CFP® exam. 

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Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Track

Prepares students for a career in investment banking and to sit for CFA® level 1 exam. 

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IMPORTANT DATES

Based on when you wish to attend, submit your online application by one of the deadlines listed below. Please note, applications cannot be submitted after the final deadline date. It is always best to apply early. 

Fall Application Deadlines

  • Application Opens: August 1st
  • Priority Deadline: March 1st
  • Domestic Final Deadline: July 15th

Spring Application Deadlines:

  • Application Opens: April 1st
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 15th

Why a Master of Financial Planning is Worth It