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The Master of Financial Planning is a highly specialised program that has been designed and developed in consultation with industry experts. The degree combines advanced technical rigour with practical and relevant performance-focused learning outcomes, and also offers contemporary teachings in financial advice strategy and theory, financial markets and products, risk management, tax law, compliance and ethics. Western’s Master of Financial Planning is accredited by FPEC and the FPA and the new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority Limited (FASEA).

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Duration

Full Time: 1.5 Years (Available Part Time)

Next Start Date

16 September 2024

06 January 2025

31 March 2025

23 June 2025

Closing Date

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Domestic Student Fees
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Indicative annual fee from $11,885

Additional Information

Program Code: 2793

Financial planning at Western

Recent changes to educational requirements means professionals may need to upgrade their degrees in order to continue to practise as a financial planner. The Master of Financial Planning from Western’s Postgraduate Business School, SGSM, meets these new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority Limited (FASEA) requirements. Our degree is also accredited by the FPA and AFA, meaning students will be eligible to apply for membership once graduated. Offered online, this degree is designed to give you advanced knowledge of financial planning and increase your competencies in financial advice strategy and theory, financial markets and products, risk management, tax law, compliance and ethics. If you are eligible for our Challenge Assessment, you can gain credit for your existing knowledge and experience within the financial planning industry, allowing you to fast-track your path to the full degrees you now need. Western Sydney University also offers degrees in Financial Planning at the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma level.
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This degree is accredited by the AFA, FPA, FPEC and FASEA and satisfies the tertiary degrees required to register as a Tax (Financial) Advisor with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

The School of Business has been awarded AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation for its excellence in business education.

Due to legislative changes, there are new requirements that mean financial advisers must hold a degree in order to practice within their field. New financial advisers need a degree by 2019, while existing advisers need degrees by 2026. At Western, we recognise that prior working knowledge and experience can be highly valuable and relevant to further study, so we have created the Challenge Assessment.

This program allows eligible students who have more than two years’ experience the opportunity to undertake two Challenge Assessments with Western. These will help us evaluate your knowledge and potentially fast-track your pathway to an accredited degree. Please note the Challenge Assessment is only available to candidates that have relevant working experience and knowledge within the Financial Planning field.

The Challenge Assessment is available for the following subjects: Communication and Ethics in Financial Planning, Principles of Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Superannuation, Planning for Retirement and Funds Management & Portfolio Selection.

We know you’re busy juggling work and life. This degree is studied online, so you have the flexibility you need to do it all.

What you can expect to study

The program structure is outlined inour handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

  • Investment
  • Money management
  • Corporate finance
  • Financial Management
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"I like to learn and I’m always studying, and this program definitely added to and enhanced my knowledge base."

— Craig Keary, Master of Financial Planning

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Entry requirements for domestic students

Admission

  • Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in a business discipline; Or
  • Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline and have a minimum of two years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in a related field; Or
  • Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline and have a minimum of five years general work experience in a related field.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a current CV for all work experience listed on their application and a Confirmation of Employment for all work experience listed on the application. Only applicants seeking admission through an established industry partnership agreement can provide an agreed alternative to the Confirmation of Employment. The confirmation of employment can be either be a letter on employer letterhead specifying their role and length of service or the industry declaration form.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Please consult thehandbookfor more information.

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Entry requirements for international students

**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.

Please consult thehandbookfor more information regarding entry requirements for this course.

You can read more aboutinternational academic entry requirements here.

Indicative annual fee

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The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with ourStudent Services Hubfor the most current fee information.

As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.

Apply as a Domestic Student

If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.

Domestic students are:

  • Australian Citizens
  • New Zealand Citizens
  • Australian permanent residents
  • Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders
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Scholarships

Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.

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OTHER STUDY OPTIONS

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Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning

Full Time: 6 Months (Available Part Time)

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Master of Applied Finance

Full Time: 2 Years (Available Part Time)*

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Master of Finance

Full Time: 1.5 Years (Available Part Time)*

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Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning

Full Time: 1 Year (Available Part Time)

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The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with ourStudent Services Hubfor the most current fee information.

As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.

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