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Master of Family Financial Planning

Montana State University

  • Bozeman, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Online
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Science in Family Financial Planning at Montana State University is a programme in financial planning for working professionals.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Evaluate advanced concepts in Family Financial Planning
  • Integrate foundational concepts
  • Research and professional practice related to Family Financial Planning
  • And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.

Career outcomes

  • Financial planning
  • For-profit firms
  • Government

Curriculum

  • Prepares working professionals for financial planning careers and leaves graduates eligible for the Certified Financial Planner exam
  • Delivered fully online through the Great Plains Distance Learning Alliance.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited or government-recognised university
  • GPA about 3.0/4.0
  • Three recommendation letters
  • Personal statement
  • Transcripts and English proficiency
  • GRE not mandatory
  • Programmes may set higher standards.. Entry grade detail: B average (3.0/4.0) or equivalent
  • Department standards may be higher.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (generally four years) or equivalent from an accredited or government-recognised university.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.2
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Statement of Purpose.

How to apply

  1. Check the graduate programme requirements and any department-specific deadlines. Submit the online application and pay the 60 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts
  2. English proficiency evidence
  3. Three recommendation letters and a personal statement. Programmes may add test scores. After admission submit your confirmation. International Student & Scholar Services gives health insurance
  4. Orientation and housing information.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,814, $25,040 USD
Application fee$60 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBozeman
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education, Health & Human Development
DepartmentHealth & Human Development
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30,60
Study paceFlexible
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.