Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning)
Award abbreviation: BBus/BCom(FinPlan)
QTAC code: 015401
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: BU358
CRICOS code: 065675G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Gain in-depth business knowledge alongside advanced skills in financial planning
• Earn two degrees in only four years
• Demand for financial planners is increasing

Combine studies in business with financial planning to assist people in achieving their financial goals.

This program is a pathway to becoming a certified financial planner. In the commerce component, you major in financial planning and study courses in business finance, insurance and risk management, retirement and superannuation, investment management, taxation law and practice, tax and estate planning, and financial plan construction. A second business major develops advanced skills in other business areas. A capstone course develops understanding of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

Majors

Business majors: Applied marketing; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing research; tourism, leisure and event management.

Career opportunities

Depending on the majors chosen: financial planning, business management, human resource management, marketing management, international business, tourism and hospitality management, retail/sales, systems analysis.

Professional recognition

Graduates meet the competency and skill requirements outlined by the regulator, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, in Regulatory Guide RG146 for Financial Advisers. If coupled with the Accounting major, graduates may also become members of CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and National Institute of Accountants.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete a minimum of 32 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
• (Optional) Use electives to complete a major or minor.
• Register any selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Core courses: (2) Complete 2 core courses – ONE in your first Semester and ONE in your second semester

PLUS select 1 core course from:

Required courses: (14)

Major courses: (8)

Business Major:
Select required courses from your chosen Business major study area:

• Applied Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing Research
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

Elective courses: (1 or 2)
Select 1 or 2 advanced courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

The number of electives is dependant on the Business major chosen and the number of required courses included in that major. Note that the total number of courses required to complete the program is 32 courses.

TOTAL UNITS 384

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.