Online Financial Services Degree :: Accredited Universities

This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills applicable to a career in the financial services industry. In particular, the focus is on financial planning. Thus the course will give students the skills to understand and apply wealth creation principles to assist clients in achieving individual or family financial objectives through the financial planning process. The course is intended to equip students with the skills required to operate in an increasingly competitive environment.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of areas such as 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 course will: a) provide a thorough grounding in the theory of finance and financial planning; b) show the application of theory of finance and financial planning; and c) require students to apply their knowledge to real world problems and projects.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Recommended studies: Mathematics for some units in the economics, finance and quantitative statistics areas. Also Accounting, Economics and Business.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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This course 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. Thus the course will give students the skills to understand and apply wealth creation principles to assist clients in achieving individual or family financial objectives through the financial planning process. The course is intended to equip students with the expertise, awareness and knowledge required to operate in an increasingly competitive environment.

Students 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.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold a three-year degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the School as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or

(b) hold the UNE Graduate Certificate in Financial Services or other Graduate Certificate as approved by the Program Director of the Graduate School of Business, with a minimum Credit grade average; or

(c) hold the UNE Graduate Diploma in Financial Services or other Graduate Diploma as approved by the Program Director of the Graduate School of Business.

This course is not open to graduates of the UNE Bachelor of Financial Services

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

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This programme is designed for those that already have a financial services related professional qualification, such as MIOBS, ACII, and AFPC. There are a number of pathway options available - the Banking Pathway (for MIOBS qualified entrants), the Insurance Pathway (for ACII qualified entrants) and the Financial Planning Pathway (for holders of FPC and AFPC qualifications).

The course has been developed in consultation with Scotland's leading financial institutions to meet the growing need for staff within the financial services industry. It is one of only two honours degree programmes in Scotland to be delivered in this subject area.

This course will provide you with a sound knowledge of finance and the financial services sector, as well developing your business skills that can be used across a range of industries: time management, project management, communication, and collection and management of data and IT, are all transferable skills which will all serve you well whatever your eventual field of work.

Entry Requirements

To apply candidate will need to be either a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Scotland; or an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute; or a holder of a Financial Planning Certificate; or have an equivalent qualification.

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This combined degree requires the completion of units in both law and financial services. It provides the opportunity and flexibility to pursue either a legal or financial services career or use the legal knowledge gained in the financial or commercial sector.

The Bachelor of Laws requires the completion of 144 credit points. Students must complete 18 compulsory units (108 credit points) covering areas of study required for admission as a legal practitioner. Students must select a further 6 units (36 credit points) from a number of law electives.

The Law degree is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW for admission to practise in that State and mutual recognition legislation extends this recognition to other Australian jurisdictions.

The Bachelor of Financial Services is designed to provide knowledge and skills applicable to a career in the financial services industry or in law. In particular, the focus is on financial planning, tax and law. The course is intended to equip students with the skills required to operate in an increasingly competitive environment.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of areas such as 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.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Recommended studies: Mathematics for some units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Financial Services component of this course. There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Laws component of this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

Financial Services component: Work related components will be included in the course, particularly related to simulated client interviews and writing reports based on the interviews; analysing simulated clients' financial needs, preparing risk profiles and writing Financial Plans.

WORK300 can be included as a unit if the student is able to line up an appropriate workplace and a program that does not conflict with their studies.

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Developed and delivered by world class academics and financial services expertsworking in close collaboration with employers and industry associations, our program is characterized by experiential learning you can apply to your job immediately.
Offering a balance of theory, analysis and day-to-day financial services practice, our program builds on your existing expertise to enable you to respond strategically tocomplex management issues and to devise innovative, relevant and real world solutions to your organization's current challenges.

Entry Requirements

Regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies govern admissions. Admission is approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the School of Business Administration. Applicants must hold a degree recognized by Dalhousie University as the equivalent of a four-year Bachelor's Degree in one of its own faculties or an institution recognized by Dalhousie University. The minimum requirement is a B average (GPA 3.0 on a 4.3 scale). Applicants must also have a least five years relevant professional experience.
* Applicants who do not meet the standard academic criteria are required to submit a Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio and/or a GMAT (results of 550 or higher)
If your first language is not English, you may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
You are not required to give proof of English language proficiency if:
• you studied at an English language institution for at least 3 years at the secondary level; or
• you studied at an English language institution for at least one year at the post-secondary level.

Other Fees

Books and Supplies $1000

Student Service fee $126.70

Student Union fee $67.90

Facilities renewal fee $79.50

Society fee for international Students $5 Per Term

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