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Master of Financial Planning

Postgraduate | GRF-CFP-MAS | 2024

Equip yourself for growth

Learn to grow the wealth of others while you grow your own career. Become a master in planning for the ultimate financial success of your clients – from superannuation to retirement, investment, tax advice and more.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
12

Price from
$46,500
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Master of Financial Planning

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

Upon completion of the program, career opportunities exist in the financial services industry (namely, banks, funds management and financial planning companies) in various roles including client services officers, authorised representatives, financial advisers and para-planners.

Professional recognition

Graduates meeting the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) curriculum requirements will be eligible for admission to the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program delivered by the FPA. The CFP Certification Program is the globally recognised standard of excellence in financial planning.

Graduates will also be eligible for advanced standing for four of the educational components of the program and can complete the CFP® Capstone course (CFP C) as an elective as a part of their program. As a result, Griffith University students will earn a professional designation alongside their degree, making a significant saving in time and cost. Please note, professional association membership and work experience requirements apply. To find out more about the CFP® Certification Program visit fpa.com.au/cfp and to start your enrolment in CFP C contact education@fpa.com.au. On completion of CFP C, please submit a credit transfer application.

Tax Practitioners Board

The courses 7106AFE Income Tax Law and 7161AFE Applied Taxation have been approved together by the Tax Practitioners Board as a Course in Australian Taxation Law that is required for Tax Agents and Tax (Financial) Advisers. Note that these courses are recognised for both Tax Agents and Tax (Financial) Advisers, and are only listed on the Tax Agent list being the highest qualification.

The Code of Professional Conduct requirements in the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) are covered in 7106AFE and 7161AFE. Note that 7106AFE and 7161AFE are recognised for both Tax Agents and Tax (Financial) Advisers, but are only listed on the Tax Agent list being the highest qualification.

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:

Career outlook

Finance Managers:
Over $111K
Financial Brokers:
Over $111K
Financial Dealers:
Over $111K
Financial Investment Advisers and Managers:
Over $111K

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