May 3, 2023
FPA Future Financial Planner Podcast: Academics and financial planning - how to further your studies in research
Azaria Bell is joined by Dr. Michelle Cull, Associate Dean at Western Sydney University School of Business and Senior Lecturer in Accounting in Financial Planning.
In this episode, Dr. Cull provides an overview of the differences between an honours degree, a masters degree, and a PhD, and the opportunities they provide. She also discusses the reasons for pursuing further study, the financial aspects, and the requirements and experience needed to get into these programs. She also talks about the kind of person who may be well suited for academics, the different areas of research one could take up, and the elements that go into picking an area of research.