Graduate Diploma in Financial Services
This program is carefully designed to provide a comprehensive study and analysis of the knowledge and skills applicable to a career in the financial services industry, in particular, the focus is on financial planning.
The student will have the opportunity to systematically study a multifaceted and comprehensive selection of themes including financial planning, managing wealth, estate planning, risk management, the stock market, investment and portfolio management, modern portfolio theory, financial analysis, taxation, superannuation, mutual funds, applied economics, social benefits, insurance, selling and sales techniques, and relevant private and corporate law.
The program will:
- provide a thorough awareness, grounding and analysis of financial planning and the associated theories;
- demonstrate the application of the theory of finance and financial planning; and
- require students to apply their knowledge to real world problems and projects.
2012 Course Structure
| The Graduate Diploma in Financial Services consists of the following units of study: | |
| GSB608 Financial Planning and Wealth Management GSB609 Risk Management and Insurance GSB610 Superannuation and Retirement GSB611 Investment Management in Financial Planning |
GSB612 Developing the Financial Plan GSB711 Managerial Finance GSB750 Taxation Law |
| Plus 6cp or one unit from the following | |
| GSB607 Professional Ethics GSB731 Marketing Management |
GSB728 Economics for Management |
Suggested study plan
Students may select units depending on their preferred mode of study. Part time students may choose to undertake only one unit per trimester with due consideration of prerequisite requirements. This information can be found in the Course and Unit Catalogue.
| Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
| GSB608 | GSB609 | GSB610 |
| GSB711 | GSB612 | GSB750 |
| GSB611 (2012) | Listed Unit or | Listed Unit or |
| Listed Unit option |
Entry Requirements
Applicants for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Financial Services must have:
- have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution; OR
- have completed the Graduate Certificate in Financial Services or another approved Graduate Certificate approved by the Program Director of the GSB.
In addition, applicants must provide evidence of at least three years appropriate experience in a field of employment approved by the Director of the GSB.
How to apply
Application to this Course can be made online at the GSB Online Admissions Webpage.
You must have electronic copies of the following documentation ready to upload with your online application:
- A copy of your CV or Resume showing at least 3 years work experience
- Certified (notarised) copy of your Identification (eg: passport)
- Certified (notarised) copies of academic records
- A personal Statement covering areas such as:
Your most significant experiences or achievements to date
Your long-term objectives and your expectations of this degree in fulfilling these
objectives;
Where you see yourself five years from now;
Any other information you consider relevant to your admission.
Evidence of English Language Proficiency if previous studies were not in English.