Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning
Swinburne Online - online delivery only
The Australian financial planning industry is growing fast. Be part of it with our Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning.
You’ll be introduced to the knowledge and skills needed to provide tailored, professional financial advice while navigating complex financial matters and ever-changing industry regulations.
Ethical conduct is a key focus of new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) regulations; this course features a unit of study that focuses on the code of ethics and ethical conduct in the industry to ensure graduates are well informed in this crucial topic.
Complete the course around your work and other commitments with our flexible online delivery.When postgrad comes calling
Perhaps it's time to listen! A graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master degree could change things up for the better. Apply now.
Duration
6 months full-time or 12 months part-time
Intakes
Online (March, July, November) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
2020 Start Dates
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
One option unit (12.5 credit points)*
*Applicants may be eligible for Tax Practitioners Board compliance by undertaking Taxation Principles and Planning (ACC80012) subject to meeting the Professional Body’s requirements.
Units of study
OR
FIN60012 Ethics and Client Management *
LAW60003 Corporations and Contract Law *
# The unit ACC80012 Taxation Principles and Planning can be undertaken by students currently working as a Financial Planner who wish to complete the three Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) bridging courses.
*Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- apply coherent and advanced knowledge of financial planning and business concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
- apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- communicate proficiently with clients, gather and interpret appropriate data and use advanced tools and practices to produce a financial plan
- demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, respect and a broad awareness of the professional code of conduct and cultural norms.
Graduate skills
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
- adaptable and able to manage change, and
- aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic and natural).
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.
Entry requirements
A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* or