Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning CRICOS Course Code 0100196 Program Overview Note: This course is expected to be offered in Semester 1 2020 The Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning is a one-year course designed to provide a comprehensive study program in all aspects of financial advising and planning relevant to the financial needs of individuals and business owners. The course includes the areas of knowledge required by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority for new entrants to the financial advising and planning profession who have a degree in an unrelated field, and for existing advisers without a degree qualification. The course curriculum includes the key areas of financial advice regulation and legal obligations, ethics for professional advisers, client engagement and decision making within a behavioural finance context, business law and taxation for financial advisers. In addition, the course examines superannuation, retirement and estate planning, risk and insurance, investment analysis and advice. The course includes a financial advising and planning capstone unit focused on researching, preparing, presenting and negotiating a complete Statement of Advice within a complex client scenario. The Graduate Diploma forms the first two semesters of the Master of Financial Planning. Duration 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent Delivery Site On campus (Eveleigh NSW 2015) Application date Refer to key dates. Fees Refer to fees. Entry Requirements An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification), Completion of a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning, or, Completion of IMC's Postgraduate Preparation Program, Five years' relevant work experience. English Language Requirements IELTS Academic A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0. Credit arrangement Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available and will be assessed in accordance with IMC's RPL Policy. Please refer to the Application for Recognition of Prior Learning and the RPL policy and procedure for further details. Course Structure The course structure consists of two semesters each of 12 weeks’ duration followed by an exam period. Four units each semester is a standard full-time workload. To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning, a candidate must complete eight units (48 credit points). All units are core; there are no electives. Semester One Core Subjects TPLA601 Financial Planning and Advice TPLA602 Ethics, Professionalism and Client Engagement TPLA603 Investment Advice and Behavioural Finance TLAW601 Australian Commercial Law Exit with a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning Semester Two Core Subjects TPLA604 Superannuation and Retirement Planning TPLA605 Insurance and Estate Planning TLAW602 Australian Taxation TPLA606 Financial Planning Capstone Exit with a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning There are no elective units offered as part of this course. Accreditation The Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning is being considered by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority for accreditation. Click HERE to register your interest