University of South Australia
Master of Finance (Financial Planning)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
This program is FASEA-approved and will equip you with the education requirements to practise as a qualified financial adviser.
Course overview
Graduate with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the financial services sector when you study the Master of Finance (Financial Planning).
You’ll learn from expert academics and current practising financial advisers. Your studies are enriched in so many ways as you’ll gain unique insights from professionals who know the ins and outs of the industry and understand the unique challenges and opportunities that financial advisers face today.
Your course content has been developed in conjunction with leading industry experts to ensure that what you learn is practical, relevant and current to today’s changing business landscape.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Finance (Financial Planning) comprises of 16 courses:
- Statistics for Data Science
- Accounting for Management M
- Economic Principles for Business
- Introduction to Financial Planning G
- Financial Theory and Financial Markets
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Management
- Marketing Management
- Personal Finance G
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Financial Advice Regulatory and Legal Obligations
- Superannuation G
- Risk Management and Insurance G
- Estate Planning G
- Applied Financial Planning G
- Taxation
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
- A completed graduate certificate or higher postgraduate qualification from a recognised higher education institution.
Applicants who have one of the following are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL (18 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in one and a half years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study:
- A completed bachelor's degree in a business discipline.
- A completed bachelor's degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management.
- A completed graduate certificate in a business discipline.
Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of South Australia are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL (36 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in one year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer (study credit) is the formal recognition of your prior learning and previous work/life experience. It can be granted for specific courses (subjects) or for a block of courses where your previous qualification or experience has equivalent learning.
So, what counts as prior learning? It can be from one of the following providers:
- Recognised higher education provider.
- TAFE or other recognised VET provider.
- Professional body, enterprise, private educational institution, or other similar body.
- Work experience.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Careers to consider include:
- Client relationship manager
- Estate planner
- Insurance broker
- Investment adviser or manager
- Qualified financial planner or adviser
- Superannuation consultant
- Wealth manager
Learning outcomes
A master’s degree is an opportunity to sharpen your technical ability, legal knowledge and professional expertise. Aside from learning new and relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice, you’ll also enhance your skills in building and managing client relationships – a critical focus area for future financial advisers.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual fee in 2025: $30,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The fee is based on 1.0 EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Study Load).
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per year.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.