Qualifications & leading Universities
As a pre-requisite to an undergraduate degree, you will need a Year 12 pass with English plus high achievement in mathematics.
A degree is preferred but not absolutely necessary. Usually a Diploma or Associate Diploma in Financial Services or a related course with a major in Insurance Broking from an industry association or TAFE college will suffice. For this career, distance education is a real option. Specialist courses are available at The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance and National Insurance Brokers Association of Australia.
Insurance brokers are responsible for providing advice about a client’s financial future so the insurance industry is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). You may need to be registered with ASIC.
If you prefer a degree your focus should be on commerce and maths subjects, so you will either need to complete a Bachelor of Business or a Bachelor of Commerce. This degree is usually three years full time and you will need and entry score of 85+ to secure a position in universities including University of Melbourne, Australian National University, Monash University, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Technology, Sydney, and the University of Western Australia.
The entry criteria for tertiary institiutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria either contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
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