Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning

Study Area

Finance

Study Level

Postgraduate

University

University of South Australia

State

SA

Course Detail

Campus

City West

Intake Time

February, August

Standard Duration

1 Year

About the Course

This program consists of eight advanced financial planning courses, which you can complete in one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on FASEA requirements for existing advisers will be considered and can reduce the number of courses you must complete. Your qualification will complement your industry experience and advance your knowledge in specialist areas such as investment management, estate planning, superannuation, and tax. You can study compulsory bridging courses that have been outlined in FASEA’s education requirements including Ethics and Professionalism, Financial Advice Regulatory and Legal Obligations, and Behavioural Finance Client and Consumer Behaviour*. As a graduate, you can be confident you’ll leave with the essential education requirements to practise as a qualified financial adviser. If you’re an experienced adviser, your Graduate Diploma is an opportunity to sharpen your technical ability, legal knowledge and professional expertise. Aside from learning new and relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice, you’ll also enhance your skills in building and managing client relationships – a critical focus area for future financial advisers. Throughout your studies, you’ll gain contemporary career planning strategies and techniques to boost your employability and achieve your career goals. You’ll also have opportunities to network and connect with leading industry bodies such as the Financial Planners Association (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), as well as other industry professionals.

Requirements

Average Score

IELTS

IELTS total [6.5] IELTS reading [6.0] IELTS writing [6.0]

Background Requirements

YES

University of South Australia

Institute Ranking

"#295 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #17 in Australia"

Program Ranking