Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning

The Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning at UNSW Business School develops or upgrades the investment, financial planning and taxation knowledge and skills needed for a career in personal financial advisory. It suits people who want to work with clients to provide sound financial guidance and build long-term advisory relationships. Taught by leading finance and taxation academics at UNSW Business School, the program offers an integrated view of financial planning, investment and taxation, and provides the learning required for professional accreditation. Students can choose from a combination of online and face-to-face courses to suit their work and life balance, and typically complete the diploma in a little over one year full time. Graduates develop skills in financial markets and products, investment theory, evidence and quantitative techniques, risk management, taxation law and strategies, compliance, and ethical and professional conduct. Courses are taught at the UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney and online.