301153 v.2 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 university in a field other than financial planning. Applicants with a non-business background may be required to complete up to an additional four 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
Professional Recognition
This course is accredited with the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership (AFPA) after the relevant work experience requirements are met. It also meets the educational requirements for entry into the Certified Planner (CFP) program. Graduates are also eligible for Associate Professional Membership of the Economic Society of Australia (Western Australia Branch).
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 |
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| 11945 | v.5 | Taxation 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13200 | v.3 | Finance (Instruments and Markets) 559 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305813 | v.3 | Finance (Principles) 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6879 | v.4 | Income Property Analysis 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 |
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| 12751 | v.3 | Finance (Portfolio Management) 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12752 | v.3 | Finance (Corporate) 572 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
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| 12754 | v.3 | Finance (Derivative Securities) 574 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13315 | v.2 | Superannuation and Retirement Planning 621 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301337 | v.3 | Finance (Analysis) 506 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301339 | v.3 | Finance (Risk and Insurance) 509 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301340 | v.3 | Finance (Plan Construction) 519 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301341 | v.3 | Finance (Personal) 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301342 | v.3 | Estate Planning 526 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 200.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: January 28, 2005
CRICOS provider code 00301J