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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

301153 v.3 Master of Financial Planning

MFinPlan(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 032986K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This program is designed to provide a sound understanding of the process of financial planning, together with the fundamental skills and knowledge required in professional practice. The course provides a good foundation for those wanting to gain employment in the finance industry, and also enables professionals currently employed in these areas to further develop their skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution in a field other than financial planning. Applicants with a non-business background may be required to complete up to four additional foundation units.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available externally. Depending on their previous field of study, students may be required to complete up to four additional foundation units before commencing the first stage. The fulltime intake for this course is in semester 2 of each year, although part-time students can commence in semester 1 or 2.

Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) as an approved postgraduate qualification leading to providing advanced standing to the education program component of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification for those who would be a CFP® practitioner. It provides exemptions for the technical education component of the program: CFP2, CFP3 and CFP4. The course is on the financial services training register as meeting the knowledge and skill requirements of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Regulatory Guide (RG) 146.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1
11945 v.5   Taxation 531 3.0 25.0
13200 v.4   Finance Instruments and Markets 559 3.0 25.0
301341 v.4   Personal Finance 520 3.0 25.0
305813 v.4   Finance Principles 515 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2
301337 v.4   Finance Analysis 506 3.0 25.0
301342 v.3   Estate Planning 526 3.0 25.0
314269 v.1   Personal Risk and Insurance 509 3.0 25.0
6879 v.6   Property Investment Analysis 500 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3
12751 v.4   Portfolio Management 571 3.0 25.0
12752 v.4   Corporate Finance 572 3.0 25.0
  OR  
12754 v.4   Financial Derivative Securities 574 3.0 25.0
13315 v.2   Superannuation and Retirement Planning 621 3.0 25.0
301340 v.4   Financial Plan Construction 519 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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