Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning

The Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning is designed to equip students with the key knowledge and practical skills required for employment in a modern globalised financial sector. The degree provides an accredited business education program for a professional career in financial planning.

Aim

The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in financial planning.

Content and Structure

The program requires the completion of eight courses totaling 36 units. Course prerequisites must be met.

Courses

The following courses are part of the program:

• Ethics and Professionalism (BUSS 5446) - 4.5 units
• Applied Financial Planning G (BANK 5040) - 4.5 units
• Investment Management (BANK 5013) - 4.5 units
• Superannuation G (BANK 5045) - 4.5 units
• Risk Management and Insurance G (BANK 5044) - 4.5 units
• Estate Planning G (BANK 5041) - 4.5 units
• Financial Advice Regulatory and Legal Obligations (COML 5017) - 4.5 units
• Taxation (ACCT 5017) - 4.5 units
• Behavioural Finance Client and Consumer Behaviour (BANK 5052) - 4.5 units

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

• A completed bachelor degree in an accounting, finance, economics or financial planning discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
• A completed graduate certificate or higher postgraduate qualification in an accounting, finance, economics or financial planning discipline from a recognised higher education institution
• A completed diploma or advanced diploma in financial planning and two years relevant professional experience

English Language Entry Requirements

International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:

• IELTS total: 6.5
• IELTS reading: 6.0
• IELTS writing: 6.0

Fees

The tuition fee for this program is AUD $42,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025.

Duration

The duration of the program is approximately 1 year full-time.

Mode

The program is available on-campus and online.

Program Code

The program code for the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning is DGFP.

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS code for this program is F.

Start Date

The start date for this program is February or July.

Campus

The program is available at the City West campus.