The College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company Joins the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program
The College for Financial Planning (CFFP), a Kaplan Company, has joined the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. The institution's Master's of Science in Financial Analysis program has been recognized for incorporating over 70% of the CFA Program curriculum and emphasizing the CFA Institute's ethical standards.
This achievement places CFFP among an elite group, as only about 800 out of more than 15,000 global business programs are CFA Institute-approved. The online program focuses on advanced financial analysis, critical thinking, and ethics. Students who complete 15 of 30 credit hours gain access to Kaplan Schweser review materials, which continues post-graduation to support CFA exam preparation. Additionally, CFFP becomes eligible to receive CFA Program Student Scholarships annually.
Il College for Financial Planning (CFFP), una società di Kaplan, ha aderito al Programma di Affiliazione Universitaria dell'Istituto CFA. Il Master of Science in Financial Analysis dell'istituzione è stato riconosciuto per aver incorporato oltre il 70% del curriculum del Programma CFA e per sottolineare gli standard etici dell'Istituto CFA.
Questo traguardo pone il CFFP tra un gruppo esclusivo, poiché solo circa 800 dei più di 15.000 programmi di business globali sono approvati dall'Istituto CFA. Il programma online si concentra su analisi finanziaria avanzata, pensiero critico ed etica. Gli studenti che completano 15 dei 30 crediti accademici hanno accesso ai materiali di revisione Kaplan Schweser, che continuano anche dopo la laurea per supportare la preparazione all'esame CFA. Inoltre, il CFFP diventa idoneo a ricevere borse di studio per studenti del Programma CFA annualmente.
El College for Financial Planning (CFFP), una compañía de Kaplan, se ha unido al Programa de Afiliación Universitaria del Instituto CFA. El programa de Maestría en Ciencias del Análisis Financiero de la institución ha sido reconocido por incorporar más del 70% del currículo del Programa CFA y enfatizar los estándares éticos del Instituto CFA.
Este logro coloca al CFFP entre un grupo selecto, ya que solo alrededor de 800 de más de 15,000 programas de negocios a nivel mundial están aprobados por el Instituto CFA. El programa en línea se enfoca en análisis financiero avanzado, pensamiento crítico y ética. Los estudiantes que completan 15 de 30 créditos académicos obtienen acceso a los materiales de repaso de Kaplan Schweser, que continúan incluso después de graduarse para apoyar la preparación para el examen CFA. Además, el CFFP se vuelve elegible para recibir becas estudiantiles del Programa CFA anualmente.
재정 계획 대학(CFFP), 카플란 회사,가 CFA 연구소 대학 제휴 프로그램에 가입했습니다. 이 기관의 금융 분석 석사 프로그램은 CFA 프로그램 커리큘럼의 70% 이상을 통합하고 CFA 연구소의 윤리 기준을 강조한 것으로 인정받았습니다.
이 성과는 CFFP를 엘리트 그룹에 포함시킵니다. 전 세계 15,000개 이상의 비즈니스 프로그램 중 약 800개 만이 CFA 연구소의 승인을 받았습니다. 온라인 프로그램은 고급 재무 분석, 비판적 사고 및 윤리에 중점을 둡니다. 30 학점 중 15 학점을 이수한 학생은 CFA 시험 준비를 지원하는 Kaplan Schweser 검토 자료에 접근할 수 있습니다. 또한 CFFP는 매년 CFA 프로그램 학생 장학금을 받을 수 있는 자격이 생깁니다.
Le College for Financial Planning (CFFP), une entreprise de Kaplan, a rejoint le Programme d'Affiliation Universitaire de l'Institut CFA. Le programme de Master of Science en analyse financière de l'institution a été reconnu pour avoir intégré plus de 70% du programme CFA et pour souligner les normes éthiques de l'Institut CFA.
Cet accomplissement place le CFFP parmi un groupe d'élite, car seuls environ 800 des plus de 15 000 programmes de commerce mondiaux sont approuvés par l'Institut CFA. Le programme en ligne se concentre sur l'analyse financière avancée, la pensée critique et l'éthique. Les étudiants qui complètent 15 des 30 crédits obtiennent accès aux supports de révision de Kaplan Schweser, qui continuent après l'obtention du diplôme pour soutenir la préparation à l'examen CFA. De plus, le CFFP devient éligible pour recevoir chaque année des bourses d'études du Programme CFA.
Das College for Financial Planning (CFFP), ein Unternehmen von Kaplan, hat dem CFA Institute University Affiliation Program beigetreten. Das Master of Science in Financial Analysis-Programm der Institution wurde dafür anerkannt, dass es über 70% des CFA-Programms in seinen Lehrplan integriert und die ethischen Standards des CFA-Instituts betont.
Diese Leistung platziert das CFFP unter eine ausgewählte Gruppe, da nur etwa 800 von mehr als 15.000 globalen Wirtschaftsstudiengängen vom CFA-Institut genehmigt sind. Das Online-Programm konzentriert sich auf fortgeschrittene Finanzanalyse, kritisches Denken und Ethik. Studierende, die 15 von 30 Kredite erworben haben, erhalten Zugang zu den Überprüfungsmaterialien von Kaplan Schweser, die auch nach dem Abschluss fortgesetzt werden, um die Vorbereitung auf die CFA-Prüfung zu unterstützen. Darüber hinaus wird das CFFP jährlich für CFA Program Student Scholarships in Frage kommen.
- Program recognition by CFA Institute enhances institutional credibility
- Access to Kaplan Schweser review materials adds value to student offering
- Eligibility for CFA Program Student Scholarships
- None.
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The College for Financial Planning's integration into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program represents a strategic enhancement of their educational offerings, though its immediate financial impact on Graham Holdings Company (GHC) is likely minimal. The program's alignment with 70% of the CFA Program curriculum strengthens Kaplan's competitive position in the financial education market, particularly against other test prep providers.
This affiliation places the MSFA program among an elite group, as only about 5.3% of global business programs (800 out of 15,000) achieve CFA Institute approval. The addition of Kaplan Schweser review materials adds significant value to the program, as these materials are widely regarded as industry-leading CFA exam preparation resources. The ability to offer CFA Program Student Scholarships could drive enrollment growth, though the scale would be
For investors, this development reinforces GHC's Kaplan division's position in professional education but isn't likely to materially impact near-term financial performance. The real value lies in long-term brand enhancement and potential market share growth in the competitive financial education sector.
The CFFP’s Master's of Science in Financial Analysis online program is dedicated to the advanced study of financial analysis and to developing financial analysis professionals through higher learning and quality student experiences, focusing on critical thinking, ethics, and lifelong learning. The graduate degree program helps develop students’ skills as highly competent financial analysis professionals.
"We are incredibly excited to join the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Our Master of Science in Financial Analysis curriculum is designed to develop students' skills for success as financial analysis professionals, and we are proud that our program is recognized for covering at least 70 percent of the Candidate Body of Knowledge defined for CFA Program examinations,” said Dirk Pantone, president of the College. “Our program not only enables students to earn a master’s degree, but at the same time prepares them to achieve the industry’s most respected financial certifications.”
Students will also have access to Kaplan Schweser review materials, after successfully completing 15 of the 30 credit hours in the online Master of Science in Financial Analysis program. This access as part of the MSFA program will continue even upon graduation from the master’s program, providing them with additional strong support for the CFA exam.
Through participation in this program, CFFP is also eligible to receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year.
Contact Russell Schaffer at russell.schaffer@kaplan.com for more information.
About the College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company
Founded in 1972, the College for Financial Planning®—A Kaplan Company provides accessible and flexible degree, non-degree, and continuing professional education programs to students nationwide. Shortly after its founding, the College introduced the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, which is now the world's most recognized and respected financial planning credential with more than 100,000 certified professionals. The College for Financial Planning is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. More than 200,000 students have graduated from the College’s programs. For more information, visit www.cffp.edu.
About CFA Institute
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 200,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in 164 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and there are 160+ CFA Societies. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on X at @CFAInstitute and on Facebook.com/CFAInstitute.
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