Diploma of Applied Financial Advice
Griffith University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00233E
The Diploma of Applied Financial Advice is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Financial Adviser Standards approved program, Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice. You'll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies. As an emerging profession, financial advice continues to evolve, with a shift towards progressive, innovative workplace practices to manage the needs of clients and financial advice businesses in the context of dynamic financial markets, financial technology, regulation and beyond. You will be exposed to modern business practices, such as adaptability, creativity, diversity, and sustainability, along with foundational theoretical and technical financial planning knowledge. The Diploma of Applied Financial Advice focuses on learning by doing, developing your communication skills and professional competencies to enable you to take advantage of the increasing employment opportunities ahead in financial advice and broader business contexts. You'll study an academic foundation course that prepares you for your university studies, as well as courses on the purpose of business and grand challenges for business, with additional support and access to a dedicated First Year Coordinator and (PASS), run by high-achieving students. You'll also complete courses introducing you to the financial planning process, ethics, technology and regulatory environment and the various areas of financial advice including investments, insurance and risk management, and superannuation and retirement.
Standard entry requirements
None
Recognition
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website: Credit transfer Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. View credit precedents for this program
Study pathways
Successful completion of this Diploma of Applied Financial Advice is a pathway into the Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice (1612). Students successfully completing the Diploma of Applied Financial Advice in trimester 2 are recommended to commence the Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice (1612) in trimester 3 to ensure appropriate sequencing of prerequisite courses.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gold Coast Campus | No |
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| Nathan Campus | No |
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| Online | No |
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