
Overview
Be ready for Australia’s financial planning reforms by studying the Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning , which develops the decision-making skills needed to provide practical and professionally responsible financial advice to your client.
Designed to meet the current and future needs of the industry, the Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning places a strong emphasis on preparing professionally responsible financial planners, both in an ethical and compliance sense. Even experienced financial planners will graduate with valuable new skills and knowledge relating to:
- ethics for financial services
- financial behaviour and decision making
- financial services regulation.
Career
Whether you’re currently working in the industry or looking to move into a financial planning role, you’ll be prepared to excel in a variety of positions including:
- financial adviser/planner
- insurance adviser
- paraplanner
- business development manager
- superannuation consultant
- portfolio analyst
- investment banker
- claims administrator
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Financial Behaviour and Decision Making
- Ethics for Financial Services
- Financial Advice Regulation
- Principles of Income Tax Law
- Financial Planning and Economic Fundamentals
- Business Law
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Finance Banking and Investment View 26 other Masters in Banking and Investment in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor degree in any discipline OR
- at least two years relevant professional work experience^ OR
- evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
Relevant work experience is determined as working within a financial services role or within the financial services sector.
CRICOS Provider Code 00113BMake sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
19700 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19700 AUD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
14100 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14100 AUD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.