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UNSW Business School
Postgraduate Guide 2019
UNSW Business School
Postgraduate Guide 2019
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MASTER
OF FINANCIAL
PLANNING (9273) G R A D U AT E D I P L O M A
IN FINANCIAL
PLANNING (5273)
Gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the financial planning industry with
this postgraduate qualification and embark on a career as a professional financial adviser.
The program also meets the requirements of ASIC RG-146 (Tier 1), and is recognised by FPA
for advanced standing in their CFP program. Complement your professional experience with a postgraduate qualification to further your
career in the demand-driven financial planning industry. Get the essential knowledge needed
to be an effective personal financial adviser, and be RG-146 (Tier 1) compliant.
February or September
Kensington Campus
1.5 years (full-time) Face-to-face | Online
Full-time or part-time Day and evening classes
WHAT YOU STUDY
Compulsory courses
• Personal Financial Planning
& Management
• Financial Markets & Institutions
• Investments & Portfolio Selection
• Risk & Insurance
• Financial Planning Advice & Ethics
• Estate Planning, Succession
& Asset Protection
• Legal Foundations of Business
• Principles of Australian Tax Law
Elective courses (sample list)
• Applied Portfolio Management
& Modelling
• Advanced Investment & Advanced
Funds Management
• Self-Managed Superannuation
Funds Law
• Retirement Planning
• Real Estate Finance & Investment
• Taxation of Corporations
• Taxation of Trusts
• Taxation of Capital Gains
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
12 courses (72 UOC) consisting of:
• 8 compulsory courses
• 4 elective courses
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent)
in Commerce or Finance with a credit average
grade (65% or higher), as determined by UNSW
Business School.
OR
A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with
a credit average grade (65% or higher) plus at least
2 years full-time relevant work experience, as
determined by UNSW Business School.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Up to two courses (12 UOC) may be awarded based
on previous business studies (Bachelor or higher)
and/or professional qualifications (e.g. CFA Program).
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Depending on course selection: Australian Securities
and Investment Commission – RG 146 (Tier 1); Financial
Planning Association – Advanced standing towards
the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® program.
February or September Kensington Campus
1 year (full-time) Face-to-face | Online
Full-time or part-time Day and evening classes
WHAT YOU STUDY
Compulsory courses
• Personal Financial Planning
& Management
• Financial Markets & Institutions
• Investments & Portfolio Selection
• Risk & Insurance
• Financial Planning Advice & Ethics
• Estate Planning, Succession
& Asset Protection
Elective courses (sample list)
• Retirement Planning
• Aged Care Planning
• Legal Foundations of Business
• Self-Managed Superannuation
Funds Law
• Principles of Australian Tax Law
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Eight courses (48 UOC) consisting of:
• 6 compulsory courses
• 2 elective courses
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent) plus
at least 2 years full-time relevant work experience,
as determined by UNSW Business School.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Depending on course selection: Australian Securities
and Investment Commission – RG 146 (Tier 1).