Master of Financial Planning
A professional master’s degree preparing graduates for careers in financial planning and advisory services.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in business, economics, or related fields seeking to specialise in financial planning and advisory roles.
Overview
The Master of Financial Planning at the University of Adelaide is a coursework-based programme designed to equip students with the expertise required to pursue a career as a financial planner. The curriculum covers foundational business principles, including quantitative methods, economic principles, accounting, and finance, before advancing to specialised topics such as investment management, risk assessment, estate planning, taxation, and applied financial strategies. Students can tailor their studies through elective courses, allowing them to specialise in areas of interest. The programme aims to produce confident professionals ready to enter high-demand industries such as financial institutions, investment banks, superannuation funds, and advisory firms.
What you'll do
- Study core business principles including quantitative methods, economic principles, accounting, and finance.
- Explore advanced topics such as commercial law, investment management, risk management, insurance, and taxation.
- Develop expertise in estate planning and applied financial planning strategies.
- Tailor studies through elective courses to specialise in areas of interest.
- Prepare for professional roles in financial institutions, investment banks, superannuation funds, and advisory firms.
Requirements
Degree required: A completed bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or bachelor’s honours degree (AQF Level 8) in a related field, or a completed graduate certificate (AQF Level 8) or higher in a relevant discipline from a recognised higher education institution.
Degree offered: Master of Financial Planning
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for coursework)
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Basic understanding of economic principles and financial concepts
- Ability to apply business and financial theories to practical scenarios
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- No age or prior experience caps specified
Funding & terms
Programme and admissions
Admissions not verified
A catalogue listing does not mean applications are open or funding is guaranteed. Check the source for your intake.
- Intake
- Not confirmed by the source
- Duration
- Not confirmed by the source
- Teaching language
- Not confirmed by the source
- Taught / research mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Study mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Campus
- Not confirmed by the source
- Prerequisites
- Not confirmed by the source
- Application instructions
- Not confirmed by the source
- Tuition
- Not confirmed by the source
- Funding
- Not confirmed by the source
How to apply
Deadline: unknown
Applicants must apply directly through the University of Adelaide’s official application portal. The process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), a personal statement, and any additional documents specified by the university.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
- Personal statement or statement of purpose
- Completed application form
Contact
Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.