Course information

Why study Financial Planning?

Financial planners have the necessary breadth and depth of financial skills and knowledge to assist individuals achieve their financial objectives. Financial planners are innovative and lateral in their thinking, they are up to date with the latest changes and they are committed to providing sound, independent and ethical advice.

Career opportunities

Deakin's commitment to industry relevance enhances the value of the degree and more thoroughly equips students with appropriate analytical and communication skills for the workplace.

Typically, financial planning graduates work in financial planning firms, accounting firms and financial institutions. The opportunities for graduates with a financial planning discipline are ever increasing in Australia.

Additionally for career advice and job search opportunities please refer to  FINSIA (Financial Services Institute of Australasia) Career Services.  Finsia advances members' careers by building their capability and professional standing – and by connecting them to leading content, insights and influential networks.

Professional Recognition

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has accredited the Deakin Bachelor of Commerce (major in financial planning) as an approved degree for entry into the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERŪ education program, an important part of the requirements to become a CFP professional. (CFP Certification Program FPA Approved List).

Regulator

Regulatory Guideline 146 (RG146) is issued by ASIC and sets out the minimum training standards for people who provide financial product advice to retail clients. RG146 contains a number of training competencies which are related to the areas in which advice is given. Individual units in the Deakin Bachelor of Commerce satisfy particular competencies within RG146. See ASIC website.