California Lutheran University - California Institute of Finance Virtual Campus
Online MBA in Financial Planning

Thousand Oaks, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MBA

DURATION

1 year

LANGUAGES

PACE

Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About : The Online MBA in Financial Planning offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on financial management, investment strategies, and ethical practices. The program is designed for those seeking to advance their careers in financial planning and advisory roles. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to equip students with necessary skills.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career opportunities including financial planner, investment advisor, and wealth management consultant. The degree prepares students for leadership roles in financial services, allowing them to navigate complex financial decisions for individuals and organizations.

Curricula and rigorous coursework reflect a multidisciplinary approach to this specialized MBA that prepares students to serve their future clients by integrating formal education, research and analysis, with experience and ethics. Challenging courses focus on students’ personal and professional long-term success, and give students the key advantage of preparation for the

CFP Certification Examination.

The online MBA and Financial Planning courses are offered year round in five 8-week terms. For busy professionals seeking to advance their careers through the acquisition of knowledge, a credential or degree, the online program is ideal in terms of convenience and scheduling flexibility. The accelerated format of the program allows a student to complete the program in less than two years if desired.

The MBA degree in Financial Planning requires students to attend a program comprised of 16 courses totaling 48 credits: eight MBA general courses, followed by eight MBA financial planning courses, including a capstone course. The capstone course must be taken as the last course in the program.

Program Benefits

Students become eligible to sit for the CFP® certification examination
MBA in Financial Planning increases the possibilities of attracting more high net worth clients
All 16 courses have a financial services focus and dedication
Classes are structured, but flexible and easily accommodate busy working professionals
Professors and tutors are accessible and take a personal interest in student success
Courses are taught by a dedicated faculty including tenured faculty who are experts in their field
The accelerated format allows students to complete the program in one and a half years or less

Our program in financial planning has many benefits to offer you. Among the benefits students enjoy are:

Students become eligible to sit for the CFP Certification Examination
Students who earn an MBA can attract higher net worth clients
All courses have a financial services focus and dedication
Professors and tutors are accessible and take a personal interest in student success
Graduate level, rigorous certification program, graded on a 4.0 scale
Structured but flexible courses
Students are able to take courses at a pace suited to their individual needs
Geared for busy and working professionals
Financial remuneration in order for you to attend commencement upon graduation