Master of Science (M.S.) in Finance – Financial Planning
Become a Leader of Integrity in the Field of Finance
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Science in Finance – Financial Planning is designed to provide you with the skills needed to mix interpersonal and analytical skills to guide others to their financial goals. A master’s degree in financial planning can help you understand essential areas such as investments, retirement planning, and risk management.
The market crash of 2008 and the Great Recession reinforced the reality that credible financial planners are more crucial than ever. Get rewarded for your hard work by helping others secure their financial futures through this financial planning degree. Each course in our online M.S in Finance and Financial Planning degree is taught from a Christian worldview by seasoned professors who see each student as an integral part of Liberty’s mission of Training Champions for Christ.
What Will You Study in the M.S. in Finance and Financial Planning?
- Estate, trust, and gift taxation
- Financial planning
- Investments and derivatives
Our online M.S. in Finance – Financial Planning degree will provide you with foundational courses in finance that include curriculum relating to financial statement analysis, mergers, investments and derivatives, and more. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in business administration, accounting, or executive leadership.
Potential Careers for Financial Planning Graduates
- Financial analyst
- Financial planner
- Private/corporate investment researcher
Highlights of Our Master of Science in Finance Program
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online finance degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our graduate financial planning degree in as little as 1 year!
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC