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Universities Australia University of Tasmania Courses Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
at University of Tasmania

Hobart, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 37,208
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Duration24 Months
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Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning is designed for new entrants and experienced financial planners who provide standard financial or para-planning services.

This course explores important steps in the financial planning process such as gathering qualitative and quantitative data, identifying goals, and recognising financial problems. Key assessments will test your ability to apply financial planning theory to develop strategies and address financial challenges. You will also develop a range of skills and knowledge associated with providing compliant financial advice to clients across different types of financial products.

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has announced mandatory educational requirements and professional standards for the financial advice sector. The University of Tasmania is an approved FASEA Higher Education Provider, which means the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning meets these standards. This includes the FASEA bridging course Ethics for Professional Advisers, which is the minimum requirement for existing advisers.

This is an 8 unit (100 credit point) 1-3 year course of study and is available in both on campus and off campus modes. All units are subject to formal assessment including the completion of continuous assessment such as assignments, and a final examination.

Course Content
- Introduction to Financial Planning
- Risk and Estate Planning
- Commercial Law and Financial Services Regulation
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Investment Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Taxation Strategies
- Financial Planning Skills
Entry Requirement
In addition to the requirements for Domestic applicants, International applicants must provide one of the following:
- Successful completion of English for Academic Purposes 2 at the University of Tasmania with a minimum overall score of 65% (no individual score less than 60%);
- An IELTS score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- A TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 88 (no individual skill below: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; Writing 22);
- A PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 50
Fees & Scholarships
2023 Total Course Fee (international students): $37,208 AUD*.

Course cost based on a rate of $37,208 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
Career Prospect
The Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning is an externally accredited degree.

This course is accredited by FASEA and upon completion of the course, graduates meet the Financial Adviser Standards. The Financial Adviser Standards are administered by the Australian government department: Treasury. For further requirements on the Financial Adviser Standards, please visit the Treasury website. Note that there may be additional requirements for becoming a Financial Adviser beyond the completion of the course.

If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.

Cost Of Studying At University of Tasmania

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning at University of Tasmania