Degree Structure: Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
Program code: ZGDFI
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 6 units for Core course, and
- 42 units for Elective
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Notes
RULES
- Assessment requirements for this degree include at least one online exam. The tablets, hybrid devices and mobile devices are not supported. Please refer to the online exam requirements prior to conducting your exam to ensure your computer and software is compatible to undertake the exam.
NOTES
- Students accepted to the program who are not eligible for any Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) (as per FASEA requirements) or credit (as per university policy) will complete the following courses: BUSI5161, BAFI5020, BUSI3050, BAFI1008, BAFI5033, BAFI5032, BAFI5031, ACCT5009
- Students who have taken, for another award, a course which is substantially equivalent to a course from the program schedule, or equivalent RPL, may be granted up to 24 units of the program in credit or may substitute a course of equal standing and unit's value, with the approval of the Program Director. Credit will only be granted for courses undertaken at postgraduate level.
- Existing advisors who meet the FASEA requirements for RPL (see FASEA website for details) will be granted up to 24 units (4 courses) in credit, with the approval of the Program Director.
- Existing advisors with RPL (as in note 3) will do the following courses (which includes at least 3 bridging courses) and other required courses with the approval of the Program Director: BUSI5161, BAFI5020, BUSI3050, BAFI5021
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 6 units for Core course, and
- 42 units for Elective
Core course description
Core courses are compulsory and build the essential knowledge for your degree.
Complete 6 units comprising:
- 6 units for all Core course
Core course description
Core courses are compulsory and build the essential knowledge for your degree.
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Ethics and Professionalism
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Course code
BUSI5161
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Units
6
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 42 units comprising:
- 42 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Taxation
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Course code
ACCT5009
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Units
6
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Course name
Investment Management
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Course code
BAFI1008
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Units
6
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Course name
Personal Financial Advice
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Course code
BAFI5008
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Units
6
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Course name
Fundamentals of Financial Planning
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Course code
BAFI5012
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Units
6
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Course name
Applied Financial Planning G
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Course code
BAFI5020
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Units
6
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Course name
Behavioural Finance Client and Consumer Behaviour
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Course code
BAFI5021
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Units
6
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Course name
Estate Planning G
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Course code
BAFI5031
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Units
6
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Course name
Risk Management and Insurance G
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Course code
BAFI5032
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Units
6
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Course name
Superannuation G
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Course code
BAFI5033
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Units
6
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Course name
Financial Advice Regulatory and Legal Obligations
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Course code
BUSI3050
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Units
6
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