Master of Finance (Financial Planning) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of South Australia |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

42,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

FinanceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This program is recognised as FASEA approved1 and will equip you with the education requirements to practise as a qualified financial adviser.

We’ve worked closely with industry to develop our course content, and regularly consult with Treasury to ensure your Masters degree meets the most up-to-date industry standards.

Our Master of Finance (Financial Planning) is best suited to new entrants with a non-relevant degree.*

Depending on your previous qualification/s, you may also be eligible to apply for credit or Advanced Standing, which means you could potentially finish your degree sooner, saving you both time and money.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for the master’s program but have industry experience in a related financial services role, you can use our Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning as a direct entry pathway.

Who is a financial adviser?

Financial advisers assist clients to build and manage their personal wealth, tax, financial risk and spending over their lifetimes. They consider many factors such as current wealth, and income and lifestyle aspirations to develop plans for their clients to reach short and long-term financial goals.

With a strong practical focus and access to state-of-the-art technology, you will further your skills in preparing detailed financial plans and documentation which meet legal and regulatory requirements. 

*Definitions:
  • Existing financial adviser: Any person who was ‘current’ on the ASIC’s Financial Advisers Register, or who provided personal advice in a foreign country to retail clients in relation to relevant financial products at any time between 1 January 2016 and 1 January 2019 (and was not prohibited from providing advice on 1 January 2019).
  • New entrant: Any person who does not meet the above definition of an existing adviser.
  • Relevant degree: An AQF 7,8 or 9 qualification that contains at least 8 courses in one or more of the designated fields of study (and in any combination) – financial planning, accounting, taxation law, finance law, finance, business law, investments, estate law, banking, and economics.
  • Non-relevant degree: An AQF 7,8 or 9 qualification in any other different field of study to the areas listed above.
  • Approved degree: A degree that is listed in the Corporations (Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard) Determination 2018 – a Treasury-approved AQF 7 (Bachelor), 8 (Graduate Diploma) or 9 (Master) qualification.



1The degree is a Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) approved program. The Financial Adviser Standards and Conduct Unit (FASCU), The Treasury, have taken on the responsibilities of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) as of 1 January 2022.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This program is recognised as FASEA approved1 and will equip you with the education requirements to practise as a qualified financial adviser.

We’ve worked closely with industry to develop our course content, and regularly consult with Treasury to ensure your Masters degree meets the most up-to-date industry standards.

Our Master of Finance (Financial Planning) is best suited to new entrants with a non-relevant degree.*

Depending on your previous qualification/s, you may also be eligible to apply for credit or Advanced Standing, which means you could potentially finish your degree sooner, saving you both time and money.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for the master’s program but have industry experience in a related financial services role, you can use our Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning as a direct entry pathway.

Who is a financial adviser?

Financial advisers assist clients to build and manage their personal wealth, tax, financial risk and spending over their lifetimes. They consider many factors such as current wealth, and income and lifestyle aspirations to develop plans for their clients to reach short and long-term financial goals.

With a strong practical focus and access to state-of-the-art technology, you will further your skills in preparing detailed financial plans and documentation which meet legal and regulatory requirements. 

*Definitions:
  • Existing financial adviser: Any person who was ‘current’ on the ASIC’s Financial Advisers Register, or who provided personal advice in a foreign country to retail clients in relation to relevant financial products at any time between 1 January 2016 and 1 January 2019 (and was not prohibited from providing advice on 1 January 2019).
  • New entrant: Any person who does not meet the above definition of an existing adviser.
  • Relevant degree: An AQF 7,8 or 9 qualification that contains at least 8 courses in one or more of the designated fields of study (and in any combination) – financial planning, accounting, taxation law, finance law, finance, business law, investments, estate law, banking, and economics.
  • Non-relevant degree: An AQF 7,8 or 9 qualification in any other different field of study to the areas listed above.
  • Approved degree: A degree that is listed in the Corporations (Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard) Determination 2018 – a Treasury-approved AQF 7 (Bachelor), 8 (Graduate Diploma) or 9 (Master) qualification.



1The degree is a Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) approved program. The Financial Adviser Standards and Conduct Unit (FASCU), The Treasury, have taken on the responsibilities of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) as of 1 January 2022.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
4+
177+
58+
79+

2 Years
Feb
Jul

Domestic
30,200 AUD
International
42,000 AUD

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