Adelaide,
SA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Finance (Financial Planning) in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University
Adelaide University
|
Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
42,000
(c. USD29,838.44)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This 16-course advanced financial planning program can be finished in 1.5-2 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time). The qualification builds upon your professional background while deepening expertise in specialized fields like investment strategies, retirement planning, pension systems, and taxation. Required foundation courses cover Treasury-mandated topics including ethical standards, professional conduct, and regulatory compliance for financial advisors. Graduates will meet all essential educational qualifications to begin practicing as certified financial advisors.
Pursuing a master's degree helps refine technical skills, legal understanding, and professional competencies. Beyond mastering current laws, regulations, and industry standards, you'll develop crucial client relationship management abilities - a vital skill set for aspiring financial professionals.
The program provides modern career development tools to enhance job prospects and professional objectives. Students can establish valuable connections through networking opportunities with prominent organizations like the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and other industry leaders.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following:
A completed bachelor degree* from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent, or
A completed graduate certificate or higher postgraduate qualification* from a recognised higher education institution.
Applicants who have:
completed a bachelor degree in a business discipline, or
completed a bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management, or
completed a graduate certificate in a business discipline
are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL (18 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.
Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of South Australia are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL (36 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.0
year of full time study or equivalent part time study.
IELTS - 6.5 with 6 RW
TOEFL PBT -577 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT - 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18
A completed bachelor degree* from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent, or
A completed graduate certificate or higher postgraduate qualification* from a recognised higher education institution.
Applicants who have:
completed a bachelor degree in a business discipline, or
completed a bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management, or
completed a graduate certificate in a business discipline
are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL (18 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.
Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of South Australia are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL (36 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.0
year of full time study or equivalent part time study.
IELTS - 6.5 with 6 RW
TOEFL PBT -577 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT - 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18
Tuition
AUD
42,000