QTAC Code: 012101
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: New Program in 2005 (Not offered in
2004)
Award Abbreviation: BBus(FinPlan)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
CRICOS Code: TBA
Program Structure
Students are required to complete 24 courses in 3 years of full-time study or 6 years of part-time study.
Core Courses
2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and
Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and
Entrepreneurship
Business Foundation Courses
7 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Introductory Accounting or
BUS107 Accounting for Non Accountants
BUS108 Introduction to ICT
Financial Planning Major Courses
8 required courses:
ACC211 Business Finance
ACC311 Taxation Law and Practice
FIN210 Introduction to Financial Planning
FIN221 Insurance and Risk Management
FIN220 Retirement and Superannuation
FIN310 Investment Management
FIN320 Tax and Estate Planning
FIN321 Financial Plan Construction
Advanced Courses
Choose 7 advanced courses, which may comprise a 4 course minor and 3 electives; or 7 electives. These electives can be chosen from and faculty ( Business, Arts and Social Sciences # or Science #)
Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program Requirements and Notes
- No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- The Financial Planning major consists of the eight second and third level courses listed in the program structure. The Financial Planning minor consists of any four courses from the major, providing that prerequisites are met.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to Explanation of Terms.
- Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Patterns.
# Subject to the approval of the Business Faculty Program Administrator
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221; Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au