Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning
Deakin University
About
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.If you’re a financial planner returning to study, why not choose a course that’s purpose-built to help you stay ahead of industry requirements?
Structure
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning, students must attain a total of 4 credit points, consisting of 3 credit points of core units and a one credit point elective unit chosen from a specified list, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point units, MAI010 Academic Integrity. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry information
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library
Admission is based on:
- Bachelor degree in any discipline OR
- at least two years relevant professional work experience^ that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in a financial planning environment 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.
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit Deakin Policy Library.
Learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| outcome type | outcome description |
|---|---|
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate the application of core financial planning concepts and theories in authentic contexts |
| Communication | Apply appropriate communication skills within the context of providing advice on financial matters. |
| Digital literacy | Effectively and critically navigate, evaluate and create information using a range of digital technologies. |
| Critical thinking | Analyse critically, evaluate and express sound judgement, ideas and reflection in relation to a range of core financial planning issues. |
| Problem solving | Summarise and explain the financial planning issue to be solved and apply the financial tools necessary to reach a solution. |
| Self-management | Develop skills necessary for independent study and learning in the field of financial planning. |
| Teamwork | Develop skills necessary for independent study and learning in the field of financial planning. |
| Global citizenship | <em>Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award.</em> |
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