C04381v2 Master of Financial Planning
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Master of Financial Planning is designed for industry professionals who want a successful career as financial planners.
The course covers the core curriculum required for professional accreditation, and at the same time, addresses all the dimensions of the professional profile of modern financial planners.The course has been designed to suit the needs of people who currently work in the financial industry:
each subject is delivered in a mix of online learning and face-to-face interaction over two weekends.
This combines the convenience of online learning with the rich experience of class interaction with a group of highly motivated and engaged peers.This course provides a unique opportunity to acquire the skills and the academic qualification necessary to succeed as a financial planner with a flexible and modular approach specifically designed to suit the needs of financial professionals interested in developing this career path while working full time.
Structure
The course totals 72 credit points comprising 12 core subjects.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25772 Financial Planning: Principles and Regulation | 6cp |
| 25773 Investments and Risk Management | 6cp |
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp |
| 25769 Ethics for Financial Planning | 6cp |
| 25888 Financial Planning and Taxation | 6cp |
| 25775 Superannuation and Financial Planning | 6cp |
| 77980 Estate and Retirement Planning | 6cp |
| 25770 Behavioural Finance | 6cp |
| 25774 Financial Planning as a Small Business | 6cp |
| 25767 Advanced Communication for Financial Planning | 6cp |
| 25768 Aged Care and Advanced Retirement Planning | 6cp |
| 25771 Financial Planning in Practice (Capstone) | 6cp |
| Total | 72cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensuring ensure completion of the course within the expected duration. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25772 Financial Planning: Principles and Regulation | 6cp |
| 25770 Behavioural Finance | 6cp |
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp |
| 25769 Ethics for Financial Planning | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25773 Investments and Risk Management | 6cp |
| 25775 Superannuation and Financial Planning | 6cp |
| 25888 Financial Planning and Taxation | 6cp |
| 77980 Estate and Retirement Planning | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25774 Financial Planning as a Small Business | 6cp |
| 25767 Advanced Communication for Financial Planning | 6cp |
| 25768 Aged Care and Advanced Retirement Planning | 6cp |
| 25771 Financial Planning in Practice (Capstone) | 6cp |
Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25772 Financial Planning: Principles and Regulation | 6cp |
| 25769 Ethics for Financial Planning | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25770 Behavioural Finance | 6cp |
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25888 Financial Planning and Taxation | 6cp |
| 77980 Estate and Retirement Planning | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25773 Investments and Risk Management | 6cp |
| 25775 Superannuation and Financial Planning | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25774 Financial Planning as a Small Business | 6cp |
| 25768 Aged Care and Advanced Retirement Planning | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25767 Advanced Communication for Financial Planning | 6cp |
| 25771 Financial Planning in Practice (Capstone) | 6cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Minimum Academic Requirement: The previous qualification must be in a related field within the business discipline.
All applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirement may still be considered on the basis of a minimum of at least two years' full time, or equivalent, relevant work experience.
The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a C.V. and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
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