The Master of Financial Planning is designed for graduates who are seeking an exciting career working with clients to build long lasting and trusted relationships, providing sound financial guidance and education. Taught by leading Finance and Taxation academics at UNSW Business School, this program provides you with a distinguished level of training to advance in the career of personal financial and investment advisory. Suitable for working professionals, you can choose from a combination of online and face-to-face learning courses to suit your work/life balance. The program offers you a challenging learning environment to achieve an integrated learning in financial planning, investment and taxation. It also provides you with the learning required for professional accreditation. Graduates develop knowledge and skills in financial markets, financial products, investment (theory, evidence, and quantitative techniques), risk management, financial planning, taxation law and strategies, compliance, ethical and professional conduct. Program Structure Students must complete 72 UOC as a standalone program. Learning Outcomes Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business. Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking. Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels. Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes. Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations. Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments. Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.