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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.

Duration

6 months full-time or 12 months part-time

Intakes

Online (March, July, November) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Online

2023 Start Dates

Teaching Period 3 - 06 November 2023

Teaching Period 2 - 10 July 2023

Teaching Period 1 - 13 March 2023

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning [Online delivery] is designed for students who wish to obtain a sound introduction to concepts and procedures in Financial Planning. The program develops the technical, practical, analytical, communication and creative skills necessary to support a successful career in Financial Planning. It provides an entry level into tertiary study and the ability to obtain a tertiary qualification for appropriately qualified candidates.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

4 core units

On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning, students may progress to the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning or Master of Financial Planning and will be given full credit for the units completed.

Units of study

Core units

Students must complete all four core units (50 credit points each):

FIN60010 Elements of Financial Planning and Regulation
FIN60011 Behavioural Finance and Investment *
FIN60012 Ethics and Client Management *
LAW60003 Corporations and Contract Law

*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

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

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

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

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.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

2023 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Full fee	$11,200	$11,200	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

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.

Entry requirements

A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline or
A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of 2 years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* or

A minimum of 3 years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* Current Financial Planners

*Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

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Tel: 1300 069 765
Email: enquiries@swinburneonline.com