Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning

Info Session: Financial Planning Programs

October 23, 2025 | 12:00pm PT

Join us for a 30-minute info session about Golden Gate University’s Financial Planning programs, including the MS in Financial Planning, MS in Advanced Financial Planning, and Financial Planning Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates.

This session will provide an in-depth overview of each program, including learning outcomes, which program is right for you, and key details about tuition, admission requirements, and upcoming deadlines.

The program director will be present to offer insights and answer any questions you may have. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how GGU can help you achieve your professional goals in financial planning field!

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Program at a Glance

PROGRAM

Financial Planning

TOTAL UNITS

21

FORMAT

Hybrid, Online

SPRING ’26 EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 8, 2026

Program Overview

A Launch Pad for a Financial Planning Career

The certificate program meets the educational requirement of the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP™) designation. Students can continue at GGU and earn the Master of Science in Financial Planning with as few as three additional courses. GGU offers a 100% online option to accommodate students with busy lives.

  • Become an effective change agent in this growing, well-paid profession.
  • Prepare for the CFP®.
  • Learn from instructors from powerful Bay Area financial institutions.
  • Apply credits towards a Master’s in Financial Planning or an MBA.
  • No GRE or GMAT required.

What is Financial Planning?

Dave Yeske, Founding Program Director of GGU’s Financial Planning programs offers an overview of financial planning.

Admission Requirements

For details about admission requirements, please check the Admissions page.
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