Victoria University

Master of Financial Planning Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Build the expertise to guide financial futures and the leadership skills to advance your own. Combine financial planning knowledge with practical client communication, ethical judgement and business insight.

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Course overview

Help people make financial decisions with confidence, clarity and purpose. Victoria University’s online Master of Financial Planning combines technical expertise with the ethical judgement and relationship skills central to professional advice, supporting those entering the field or advancing their careers.

Explore investment planning, superannuation, retirement, insurance, estate planning, taxation and commercial law. Examine how behavioural biases influence financial choices, developing your ability to understand client priorities, explain complex information and navigate difficult conversations.

Connect your knowledge through a financial plan construction and client management capstone, from the initial interview to preparing and presenting a statement of advice. Extend your professional capabilities through corporate finance, accounting, leadership and business consulting.

Complete 12 units online over two years part-time, studying one subject at a time through VU’s seven-week Block Model. The course incorporates VU’s approved Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning pathway; additional professional requirements, including the adviser exam and professional year, apply when entering financial advice practice.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
24 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,240-$4,321
Intake
11th January, 2027
8th March, 2027
10th May, 2027
5th July, 2027
30th August, 2027
25th October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To attain the Master of Financial Planning, students are required to complete the following 12 units:

  • Risk Management and Estate Planning
  • Superannuation and Retirement Wealth Planning
  • Principles of Financial and Investment Planning
  • Taxation Law of Australia (Bridging)
  • Professionalism and Ethics (Bridging)
  • Financial Advice Corporation and Commercial Law (Bridging)
  • Behavioural Finance for Financial Advisers
  • Financial Plan Construction and Client Management
  • Business Consulting
  • Accounting and Financial Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Art and Practice of Leadership

Entry requirements

Students must have one of the following requirements:

  • Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline and five years of managerial experience.
  • Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the graduate certificate based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the graduate diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Potential careers include middle to senior management roles in the financial planning industry. This can include roles such as:

  • Financial Adviser
  • Financial Planner
  • Insurance Adviser
  • Superannuation Consultant
  • Risk Adviser
  • Business Development Manager
  • Client Service Officer

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative cost per unit in 2027: From $3,240 to $4,321 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative total cost for 12 units in 2027: $38,800 to $51,852 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.

Student Testimonials

Amanda Frape

Amanda Frape

I am receiving a lot of support from my facilitators and my Student Success Advisor, who boosts my confidence and self-esteem.

Emma Longuet

Emma Longuet

The flexibility, relevance and opportunity that VU Online brings to higher education are testaments to excellence in teaching and learning.

Maxwell Gratton

Maxwell Gratton

It was personally satisfying to connect and collaborate with a range of industry professionals. Many have become valuable work contacts, some even lifelong friends and career mentors.