FNS50107 - Diploma of Financial Services - Financial Markets pathway

The Diploma of Financial Services - Financial Markets pathway is designed for those working in financial markets. It consists of three compulsory subjects and an elective, providing you with the practical knowledge and skills required for giving advice on financial products in accordance with ASIC RG146. The financial markets pathway is one of two pathways you can choose to gain a FNS50107 Diploma of Financial Services FNS50107 qualification (the alternative being the Lending pathway).

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Who Should Enrol

This qualification is ideal for:

  • new entrants to the finance industry
  • those aspiring to take on a client-facing role in the industry
  • finance professionals seeking compliance.

What would I achieve upon completion?

Upon successful completion of this qualification you should be able to demonstrate:

  • a broad understanding of the theory underpinning the finance and investment industry
  • knowledge of financial products available to clients
  • the ability to apply appropriate techniques and theoretical knowledge in practice
  • the RG146 competencies necessary to provide financial product advice for certain products under an employer’s Australian Financial Services Licence
  • insight into specialist areas – derivatives or financial statements
  • the ability to assess a client's needs, recommend and implement appropriate solutions
  • knowledge of the key factors contributing to trends in global markets, and Australia's position in the international marketplace
  • the skills to identify and analyse appropriate sources of economic information and data
  • an awareness of the highest ethical standards in financial services
  • a network of financial services contacts that will stay with you throughout your career
  • a competitive edge to get started in the industry.

Employability Skills

Employability Skills are embedded in training and assessment. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting http://employabilityskills.training.com.au and keying in the national code for the qualification (FNS50107).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this qualification. However, secondary education or relevant industry experience is recommended.

Qualification structure and subjects

The Diploma of Financial Services - Financial Markets pathway requires you to complete three compulsory subjects and one elective. The following table includes links to the subject descriptions:

Subject Code

Trimester Availability 2008

 

 

T1

T2

T3

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Complete 3 subjects

The Finance and Investment Industry

D515

Financial Markets Economics

D516

Securities, Derivatives and Managed Investment

D517

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Complete 1 of the following

 

 

 

 

Derivatives: Applying Theory to Practice

D518

Analysing Financial Statements

D519

Competencies

Download Kaplan’s Competency List to view the list of competencies you will achieve through successful completion of this qualification.

Qualification duration and delivery

View the timetable for this qualification.

Students are expected to undertake a minimum of 100 hours of self-study per subject per 10 week trimester, including 20 hours for assignment and exam preparation.  On average, students will need to allocate 10 hours of study time per week to the subject during the trimester.

Each subject should be completed within one trimester and you may also elect to study multiple subjects per semester. Subjects are delivered via:

  • Distance Education
  • Face-to-face lectures may also be available in some states, see the timetable for availability.

Assessment

To complete each of the subjects, you must successfully complete the:

  • Assignment, and
  • Exam

If you are unsuccessful in an assessment (Not yet competent), you will have the opportunity to:

  • Resit the exam (twice)
  • Resubmit  the assignment (once), please see the Assessment Policy for further details

Recognition & Exemptions

Methods available:

Refer to the Recognition & Exemptions page for further information and associated forms.

Qualification Fees

Subject fees:

  • Standard - $695 per subject
  • Finsia Member  – $625 per subject
  • Independent Exam Supervisor fee*: $150 per exam

*If you are a student located outside of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth metropolitan areas you will be required to arrange an independent supervisor to invigilate the exam. If you are unable to arrange an independent supervisor, Kaplan may be able to assist you with a supervisor at a cost of $150. If you would like this option, please include payment with this enrolment. Students will be responsible for providing a suitable exam venue ie. Business Location. Please refer to the exam information page for more detailed information.

Overseas Courier Surcharges

For those undertaking the qualification via distance education overseas, a surcharge is added to the enrolment fee to cover the higher dispatch costs. 

Download the list of applicable overseas courier surcharges. (PDF)

All prices are valid until 31 December 2009.

Enrolment and Further Information

Learn the important fundamentals about financial markets and get the regulatory competencies you need for giving advice on financial products.

Enrol Online or download the Enrolment Form

Study Information

Refer to the following links for further information, or visit Study Information:

Timetables and Dates for Subject Offerings, Lectures and Exams
 Forms for all study related forms
Exam Information
Recognition & Exemptions

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