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UNSW Business School
Postgraduate Guide 2018
MASTER
OF FINANCIAL
PLANNING (9273)
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.
February or July 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.