Be part of the fast-growing Australian financial planning industry with our Master of Financial Planning.

Designed for both new and already practising financial planners, you’ll gain up-to-date knowledge and skills needed to provide tailored, professional financial advice while navigating complex financial matters

You’ll use the latest financial planning software for wealth management and financial planning (XPLAN), engage with industry through site visits, annual roadshows and guest speakers. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a research project to gain a deeper understanding of financial planning issues.

This course is accredited by the Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC). Students are eligible to apply for membership to the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and for entry into the FPA CFP® Certification Program.

This Master program is approved by the Financial Advisers Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). FASEA was established in 2017 by the Australian government to set the standards of licensed financial advisers in Australia. A FASEA approved degree is mandatory in order to practice as a financial planner or advisor in Australia.

This Master of Financial Planning offers participants the opportunity to specialise in Financial Planning for professional recognition. A career in Financial Planning is about helping clients to manage their risks, grow their wealth and plan for their retirements. That requires gaining substantial knowledge in fields of investment, insurance, taxation, superannuation and estate planning. This course also introduces students to the regulations and ethical principles that are required for a successful career in this industry. The course builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. It further develops the analytical and creative skills necessary when dealing with Financial Planning issues within planning and decision-making. Students will have the opportunity to join the financial advice industry in a managerial role as a financial planner in the fields of investment, insurance, superannuation and estate planning.