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    Graduate Diploma in Business (Financial Planning)

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    Queensland University of Technology

    AustraliaAustralia , Brisbane

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    069962B

    Campuses

    Gardens Point

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,000  / year
    Next Intake February-2024

    Graduate Diploma in Business (Financial Planning)

    About

    Highlights

    • Get prepared for a career as a financial planner, financial advisor, investment manager or superannuation adviser.
    • This course is ideal if you are interested in changing your career to financial planning, or if you are an existing financial planner and want to extend or upgrade your current qualification.
    • Develop technical skills as well as communication skills in order to understand your clients' needs and communicate effectively and professionally.
    • Build expertise in the fields of taxation, cash flow modelling, superannuation, insurance and investment planning to suit a diverse range of clients and contexts.
    • Graduates who complete the degree will satisfy the education requirements to seek membership with Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA). As a student of this degree you can become affiliated with the FPA at no charge gaining valuable access to career development activities and resources of the FPA.
    • This course is also approved by the Financial Advisers Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). A FASEA approved degree is mandatory in order to practice as a financial planner or advisor in Australia. 

    Why choose this course?

    Financial planning profession helps people and businesses to manage their financial affairs and meet their financial goals. Financial planners assist their clients to set their financial goals, prepare financial plans and implement recommendations. They provide advice regarding: cash flow and liability management; retirement, investment, tax and estate planning; and risk management and insurance planning.

    This course will equip you with the knowledge you need to lead the industry as a professional financial planner. You will develop technical skills to provide effective, holistic solutions to complex and unpredictable financial problems. You will also develop superior communication skills in order to understand your clients' needs and communicate effectively, ethically and professionally.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Course code BS79 CRICOS code 069962B Delivery Online Gardens Point Delivery Gardens Point Duration 6 - 12 months full-time 1 - 2 years part-time Duration 1 years full-time 2 years part-time Entry February and July Entry February and July

    Career

    This course is approved by the Financial Advisers Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). A FASEA approved degree is required to practice as a financial planner or advisor in Australia. Graduates of this program will also satisfy the education requirements to seek membership with the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA). As a student of this degree you can become affiliated with the FPA at no charge gaining valuable access to career development activities and resources of the FPA.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 37,000 

    How to Apply

    Depending on your level of English language proficiency, there are different programs you can study. There are no academic requirements.

    General English (5-45 week program)

    No proof of English proficiency required.

    English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

    You will need to meet the English language level required for your course. There are 6 EAP programs available depending on your level of English:

    • EAP 1 Extended
    • EAP 1 Standard
    • EAP 2 Extended
    • EAP 2 Standard
    • EAP 3 Extended
    • EAP 3 Standard

    IELTS Advanced

    You will need to meet the English language level required for our IELTS Advanced program.

    Program dates

    To see our upcoming start dates visit our Program dates.

    IELTS Test Centre

    If you are in Australia, you can complete an IELTS exam at our IELTS Test Centre.

    English entry test

    If you are in Australia, you can sit for our QUT College English entry test for entry into:

    • general English programs
    • English for Academic Purposes
    • foundation programs
    • diploma programs.

    There is no cost for these tests.

    Complete the entry test application form (PDF file, 282.8 KB) and submit it to QUT College by the closing date listed on the form.

    On the day of your test, register at QUT College reception and present your photo ID. You will be provided with test instructions at this time.

    Tuition fees

    Check your course information to see the tuition fees for your program.

    Your offer letter will let you know what the indicative fees are for a full-time study period.

    Tuition fees usually increase each year. Read the international student fee policy (PDF file, 245.4 KB) and refund policy (PDF file, 132.5 KB) before you accept your offer.

    Enrolment fee

    There is an enrolment fee of $175 when you accept your offer.

    Airport reception

    You can organise for us to pick you up at the airport when you arrive. The fee for this service is $110.

    Living costs

    While you are living and studying in Brisbane, you will have to pay for:

    • travel
    • accommodation
    • books
    • living costs

    Living in Brisbane

    We have services in place to help you settle in including accommodation services to help you find somewhere to live.

    Complete the application

    You can complete and submit the application via the QUT Application Portal

    Apply now

    Attach required documents

    Ensure that you upload all the required documents. This includes:

    • a photocopy of your passport
    • proof of English language proficiency, if required.

    What happens next?

    You will usually receive an outcome of your application within 1-2 weeks.

    If your application is successful, we'll send you:

    • an offer letter
    • instructions on how to pay your tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

    To accept your offer, you must:

    • check that all your information is correct
    • complete your online acceptance of offer form
    • pay your tuition fees, enrolment fee, and your health cover.

    Make sure you read and understand the international student fee policy (PDF file, 245.4 KB) and refund policy (PDF file, 132.5 KB).

    When we receive your acceptance, we'll send you an electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoE). Check that all the information on the eCoE is correct. You will need your eCoE to apply for your visa.

    Student visa

    Use your CoE to organise your Australian student visa online through your closest overseas Australian embassy or consulate.

    You must nominate the overseas embassy or consulate where you will be applying for your visa on your acceptance of offer form. Choose the closest one to your city of residence to avoid delays in your visa processing.

    Visa assessment

    Your application for a visa will be assessed by the Department of Home Affairs. Find more information about visa assessment processes via the Department of Home Affairs website.

    Other visas

    Students from some countries may be eligible to study our English programs on a working holiday or tourist visa. You must do your research and ensure that your visa is valid to study in Australia.

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