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Professional Certificate in Self-Managed Superannuation PC SMSuper
2009

Program Outline | Related Programs | Admission Information | Study Plans | Career Opportunities | Graduate Attributes | Professional Accreditation | Useful Links | Program Rules

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 6 months (part-time? equivalent only)
Degree/Award: Professional Certificate

Program Outline

Investment in superannuation in Australia is accumulating at an astonishing rate and now totals over $1.15 trillion. In particular the Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) industry is rapidly increasing with over 2000 new accounts opening each month taking the total to over 337,000 SMSF’s. This makes it the fastest growing sector in financial planning and wealth management.

The SMSF industry is subject to legislative changes, compliance issues and vigorous scrutiny. Advisors in SMSFs need to increase their knowledge and skills as well as increasing the financial literacy skills of investors.

The Professional Certificate is a unique qualification that links higher education with the requirements of industry. Courses are delivered in executive style intensive mode by academics and industry practitioners. Upon completion of this program, students may be able to receive advanced standing towards the Graduate Diploma in Global Wealth Management.

The program is currently offered in Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney. If numbers permit, it may also be offeref in Melbourne and Perth. Please contact the Business School regarding your preferred location.

The program consists of two courses only. The minimum study period is therefore one year, taken part-time. For more information see the study plan.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and some working knowledge in the areas of Superannuation or Self Managed Superannuation.
How to apply: ? Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? Yes
Tuition fees: ?
Australian Full-fee place: $4,356 for 6 months
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Not offered to international students.

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core courses
  • CORPFIN 6002: Self Managed Super I – Establishment & Accumulation
  • CORPFIN 6001: Self Managed Super II – Distribution & Estate Planning

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Career Opportunities

Any professional aiming to give comprehensive advice of the highest quality to investors in self managed superannuation funds, including Financial Planners, Fund Administrators, Auditors and Accountants.

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Graduate Attributes

Professional Certificate in Self-Managed Superannuation Graduate Attributes

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Professional Accreditation

This course is of extremely high quality and has been designed to the required standards of the Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) National Education Register.

This course provides students with SPAA CPD points, FPA CPD points and is ASIC RG146 compliant in the areas of Self Managed Superannuation, Generic Knowledge and Skills.

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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008

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