Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning Online delivery

Graduate Diploma

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Course Code

GD-FINPLS

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul, Nov

Domestic Fees

$26,000 per year / $26,000 total

International Fees

$36,480 per year

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning [Online delivery] enables students to complete a Financial Planning qualification to continue their professional education. A career in Financial Planning is about helping clients to reach their financial goals based on their unique circumstances. This requires gaining substantial knowledge in the fields of investment, insurance, taxation, superannuation and estate planning. Having a sound understanding about the industry regulations and ethical principles is also crucially important. This course provides knowledge in those areas and is built on the skills and knowledge acquired in the Graduate Certificate. It further develops the analytical and creative skills necessary when dealing with Financial Planning issues within planning and decision making. Students will have the opportunity to join the financial advice industry as a financial planner or para-planer in the fields of investment, insurance, superannuation and estate planning.

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

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).

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning [Online delivery], students must complete 100 credit points comprising of:

Eight prescribed units of study (100 credit points)

Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning is 50 credit points (normally four units)

Credit for prior study or work

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.

Swinburne University of Technology