Becoming a master in financial planning & analytics

What are the costs & commitments? We know furthering your education is a big decision that will pay dividends. Take a look at the investments of time and money that will put you on a path to become a “master” in financial planning and analytics.

How Long Does it Take?

The workload and pace are customizable and can be completed as quickly as:

Full-time

  • One Year
  • 12 credits per semester
  • 3 consecutive semesters (fall, spring, summer)

Part-time

  • Two Years
  • 5 credits per semester
  • 6 consecutive semesters (fall, spring, summer, repeat)

What class-types are available?

• In Person • Live-stream (virtual) • Hybrid

Many classes are hybrid, where they leverage the best of in-person and online education.

How much does it Cost?

Utah Resident

Per Semester:

  • Full-time (12 credits) - $6,564
  • Part-time (5 credits) - $3,318

Out-of-State

Per Semester:

  • Full-time (12 credits) - $15,420
  • Part-time (5 credits) - $6,455

International

Per Semester:

  • Full-time - $15,420

What scholarships and financial aid are available?

Resident Scholarship

  • Potential earning: Fall and spring resident tuition (see tuition tables)
  • Scholarship candidate criteria: Admitted as a full-time MFPA student, a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Non-Resident Scholarship

  • Potential earning: $17,000 based on tuition tables, one year only
  • Scholarship candidate criteria: Allows MFPA students to pay resident tuition

MFPA-Woodbury Scholarship

  • Potential earning: $2,500–$5,000, fall and spring semesters only
  • Scholarship candidate criteria: MFPA student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, must reapply annually

WRGP-MFPA Scholarship

  • Potential earning: $3,400–$6,200, limited opportunities
  • Scholarship candidate criteria: MFPA-admitted students living in one of the 13 WRGP states, must reapply annually

Other external scholarships

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It’s an Investment in Your Future

In 2018, financial advisors with a master’s degree made a median salary of $88,890, with the best-paid 25% making $157,710 that year. UVU will challenge you to be at the top of the competition. Figures based on US News.

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