Pursuing an education in financial planning prepares students for a variety of careers. Examples of topics that students may study are investments, personal financial planning, estate planning, taxation law, banking, employee benefits, insurance and retirement pensions.

Education in the United Arab Emirates has its benefits: sun, sea, sand, tax-free earnings after graduation and some of the best universities in the Gulf region.In addition, a number of highly ranked universities based in other countries have branch campuses in the UAE.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.