Master of Stockbroking and Financial Advising
Western Sydney University
About
The Master of Stockbroking and Financial Advising prepares students to become practitioners as stockbrokers and advisers in the finance sector.
The degree exposes students to modern theoretical approaches to financial markets, and incorporates applied units developed with individuals actively involved in the finance and investment sectors.
Students will develop the capability to prepare informed financial advice for clients.
Most importantly, the content of the degree is informed by regulations that govern the formal educational qualifications required by practitioners in the sector.
This ensures that on completion of the program students have obtained a qualification that enables them to become practitioners in this industry and adopt the required ethical practices.Accreditation Master of Stockbroking and Financial Advising is accredited by Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC).
This course is accredited by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) having met the FASEA curriculum and standards requirements for the award.
The Master course will also gain exemptions for CFP2, CFP 3 and CFP 4 in the CFP Certification Assessment program.
Structure
To qualify for the award of a Master of Stockbroking and Financial Advising, students must successfully complete 120 credit points of units as defined in the course sequence below. Note: The capstone unit 200960 Statement of Advice Research Project cannot be undertaken until a minimum of 80 credit points of other units of the course have been successfully completed.
Recommended Sequence Full Time
Quarter 1
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200987 | Financial Adviser Communication Skills |
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200432 | Commercial Law |
Quarter 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200869 | Principles of Taxation |
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200986 | Financial Products and Markets |
Quarter 3
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200867 | Superannuation |
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 201038 | Behavioural Finance (PG) |
Quarter 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200870 | Insurance and Risk Management |
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200871 | Planning for Retirement |
Quarter 1
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 51168 | Funds Management and Portfolio Selection |
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 51169 | Derivatives |
Quarter 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200960 | Statement of Advice Research Project |
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200872 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation |
Recommended Sequence Part Time
Quarter 1
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200987 | Financial Adviser Communication Skills |
Quarter 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200986 | Financial Products and Markets |
Quarter 3
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200432 | Commercial Law |
Quarter 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200869 | Principles of Taxation |
Quarter 1
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 201038 | Behavioural Finance (PG) |
Quarter 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200871 | Planning for Retirement |
Quarter 3
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200867 | Superannuation |
Quarter 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200870 | Insurance and Risk Management |
Quarter 1
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 51168 | Funds Management and Portfolio Selection |
Quarter 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200872 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation |
Quarter 3
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 51169 | Derivatives |
Quarter 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 200960 | Statement of Advice Research Project |
2808.2 - Graduate Diploma in Stockbroking and Financial Advising
2809.2 - Graduate Certificate in Stockbroking and Financial Advising
Institution
