M.A. in Financial Planning & Law
Boost Your Career with a Master’s in Financial Planning
Financial planners improve the lives of families and communities by providing knowledge, management, and coaching on financial matters. Uniquely housed in the School of Law, our program gives you access to the same expert faculty teaching our JD students insurance contracts, estate planning, and taxation. You also receive expert instruction on finance from the School of Business and Leadership. To top it off, you will learn directly from CFP® Professionals who are currently working in private practice. Our 100% online program meets the CFP Board education requirement to sit for the Certified Financial PlannerTM exam while meeting your needs for a flexible education experience. Discover what you can accomplish with a master’s in financial planning.
More Than a Certificate Program
Demonstrate leadership and advanced technical acumen within the financial planning profession with a Master’s Degree.
Sharpen Your Skills in a Caring Christian Environment
The faculty of Ph.Ds., J.D.s, and CFPs will prepare you to expand God’s Kingdom by increasing the prosperity of those you will go on to serve.
Make an Impact in Your Community
Help others succeed and flourish as a trusted Christian advisor.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the online Master’s in Financial Planning & Law, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in investments, portfolio construction and analysis, risk mitigation, and tax efficiency.
- Successfully compete for job positions in any of the career paths in the financial services field.
- Maintain your desired level of work-life integration while guiding your clients to increased financial competence and confidence.
- Establish your own practice or integrate into a team of like-minded professionals working with the individuals and groups you want to serve.
Career Opportunities
- Investment Advisor
- Financial Analyst
Ideal candidates for this program are those looking to find a career where they can prosper while helping others. Those with a military background are especially needed in financial services.
(1) The philosophical and theological sources and nature of American law and justice; (2) the role of lawyers in the American justice system; and (3) jurisprudential thinking about what lawyers do, including select substantive legal issues.
Considers principles of risk and insurance, income taxation and business use of insurance, analyzes and evaluates risk exposures and insurance needs, and the selection of insurance company and policy; finally, examines the following forms of individual insurance; life, long-term care, disability income, health insurance, and annuities.
Focuses on communicating with a counseling financial planning clients; discerning client and planner attitudes, values, biases and behavioral characteristics; and learning the Certified Financial Planning Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Rules of Conduct, Disciplinary Rules and Procedures, and Financial Planning Practice Standards.
Fundamental areas of estate planning, which include methods of property transfer at death, characteristics and consequences of property titling, incapacity and elder law, powers of appointment, fiduciaries, sources of estate liquidity, use of life insurance in estate planning, estate planning documents (including wills and trusts, and planning for non-traditional relationships), IRAs and retirement plans, income in respect of a decedent, the types, features, and taxation of trusts, qualified interest trusts, charitable gifts/transfers and gifting strategies, marital deduction, intra-family and business transfer techniques, deferring and minimizing estate taxes, generation-skipping transfer tax, federal estate and gift tax compliance and tax calculation, and postmortem estate planning techniques. Prerequisites: FNCE 652, MLAW 542, MLAW 543, and MLAW 670.
Involves case analysis and the integration of financial planning, insurance planning, investment planning, taxation, retirement and employee benefits, and estate tax planning in comprehensive personal financial planning. Students will learn how to manage case scenarios to identify issues, analyze client financial situations, and make and implement recommendations. Prerequisite: UNIV 500 as required for admissions. Prerequisites: MLAW 542, MLAW 543, MLAW 544, MLAW 670, FNCE 652, FNCE 653, and FNCE 654.
Considers the fundamentals of personal, business, and trust & estate income tax law and tax compliance, including basis, tax consequences of property sales, alternative minimum tax, passive activity and at-risk rules, charitable contributions and deductions, tax reduction techniques, and the tax implications of special circumstances.
2022-23 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 12 | Monday, August 22 |
| Session M | Friday, September 9 | Monday, September 19 |
| Session B | Friday, October 14 | Monday, October 24 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 4 | Monday, January 9 |
| Session T | Friday, January 27 | Monday, February 6 |
| Session D | Friday, March 3 | Monday, March 13 |
| Session E | Friday, April 28 | Monday, May 8 |
| Session F | Friday, June 9 | Monday, June 19 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
- After you submit your application, you will receive a link to complete the required admissions questionnaire.
Step 3: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts
- Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.
Step 4: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
- Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,235 | 11 | $13,585 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | $670 | 9 | $6,030 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,235 | 15 | $18,525 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
Total Cost of Attendance 2022-23
Full-time J.D. (Fall/Spring Combined)
| Resident & Non-Resident | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Board | $5,400 |
| University Fees | $1,600 |
| Program Fees | $1,046 |
| Loan Fees | $440 |
| Personal | $5,040 |
| Room | $8,100 |
| Transportation | $3,600 |
| Tuition | $37,050 |
| Total | $64,276 |
J.D. Program Fees Per Semester
| Student Bar Association | $80 (per semester) |
| Bar Preparation Program Fee | $430 (per semester)** |
| Classroom Response Tech Fee | $13 (per semester) |
**To be fully vested and eligible to receive the bar preparation review course upon graduation for no additional cost other than postage, a $250 refundable materials deposit, and state sales tax. J.D. students must pay the $430 fee for six semesters.
J.D. Program Fees Per Semester
| Student Bar Association | $80 (per semester) |
| Bar Preparation Program Fee | $430 (per semester)** |
| Classroom Response Tech Fee | $13 (per semester) |
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 11 | $13,200 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 9 | $6,075 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 15 | $18,000 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
Total Cost of Attendance 2021-22
Full-time J.D. (Fall/Spring Combined)
| Resident & Non-Resident | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Board | $5,400 |
| University Fees | $1,600 |
| Program Fees | $1,046 |
| Loan Fees | $440 |
| Personal | $5,040 |
| Room | $8,100 |
| Transportation | $3,600 |
| Tuition | $36,000 |
| Total | $64,040 |
J.D. Program Fees Per Semester
| Student Bar Association | $80 (per semester) |
| Bar Preparation Program Fee | $430 (per semester)** |
| Classroom Response Tech Fee | $13 (per semester) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
**To be fully vested and eligible to receive the bar preparation review course upon graduation for no additional cost other than postage, a $250 refundable materials deposit, and state sales tax. J.D. students must pay the $430 fee for six semesters.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.
What can you do with a master’s in financial planning?
After completing an M.A. in Financial Planning & Law, you can pursue a career as a wealth manager, financial analyst, or financial consultant. You can even follow the path to becoming a Chief Financial Officer.
A degree in financial planning and law will provide you with the knowledge you need to enact financial strategies while being mindful of ethical and legal practices.
