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 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 registered by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) as an approved postgraduate qualification leading to the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification assessment. This bypasses the CFP education program required of those with undergraduate qualifications in financial planning. The course is on the financial services training register as meeting the knowledge and skills requirements of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Policy Statement (PS) 146.

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 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.3	Finance (Instruments and Markets) 559	3.0	25.0
301341	v.3	Finance (Personal) 520	3.0	25.0
305813	v.3	Finance (Principles) 515	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2
301337	v.3	Finance (Analysis) 506	3.0	25.0
301339	v.3	Finance (Risk and Insurance) 509	3.0	25.0
301342	v.3	Estate Planning 526	3.0	25.0
6879	v.4	Income Property Analysis 550	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3
12751	v.3	Finance (Portfolio Management) 571	3.0	25.0
12752	v.3	Finance (Corporate) 572	3.0	25.0
		OR
12754	v.3	Finance (Derivative Securities) 574	3.0	25.0
13315	v.2	Superannuation and Retirement Planning 621	3.0	25.0
301340	v.3	Finance (Plan Construction) 519	3.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	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.