- Gain in-depth business knowledge alongside advanced skills in financial planning
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Demand for financial planners is increasing
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning)
Award abbreviation: BBus/BCom(FinPlan)
QTAC code: 015401
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-16 / Rank-66
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying 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.
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 Institute of Public Accountants.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Art and Business for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete a minimum of 32 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses, including core courses.
- (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.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
2 core courses
COR109 Advanced Research Methods
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
COR111 Business Finance
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses (7)
BUS101 Taxation Law and Practice
BUS102 Introduction to Financial Planning
BUS103 Retirement and Superannuation
BUS104 Insurance and Risk Management
BUS105 Personal Investment Management
BUS211 Tax and Estate Planning
BUS320 Financial Plan Construction
Business major, minor and/or electives (8)
Select required courses from your chosen Business major or minor study area.
The number of electives is dependant on the Business major or minor chosen and the number of required courses included in that major or minor. Note that the total number of courses required to complete the program is 32 courses.
15 courses from Bachelor of Commerce degree program
Required courses (7)
ACC106 Communication and Thought
ACC108 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
ACC210 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ACC220 Applied Research Methods
ACC221 Introduction to Economics
ACC310 Business Law and Ethics
BUS301 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Major courses (8)
ACC211 Marketing Theory and Practice
ACC311 Strategic Management
FIN210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN220 Accounting Principles
FIN221 Informatics for Financial Professionals
FIN310 Financial Accounting
FIN320 Law of Business Associations
FIN321 Company Accounting
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
- Two (2) core courses:
One in your first semester and ONE in your second semester - 14 required courses
- Financial Planning major (8 courses)
- Eight (8) advanced elective courses
Core courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care |
Plus select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Maternal and Child Health | |||
| COR111 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Substance Misuse and Toxicology |
Required courses (14)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Leadership in Clinical Practice | |||
| ACC108 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3 | |||
| ACC210 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Transition to Practice | |||
| ACC220 Infant Care | |||
| ACC221 Leadership in Clinical Practice | |||
| ACC310 Independent Study | |||
| BUS101 Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Care | |||
| BUS102 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS105 Accounting Principles | |||
| BUS211 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
| BUS301 Financial Accounting | |||
| BUS320 Law of Business Associations |
Financial Planning major (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 Company Accounting | |||
| ACC311 Management Accounting | |||
| FIN210 Applied Research Methods | |||
| FIN220 Introduction to Economics | |||
| FIN221 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| FIN310 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| FIN320 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| FIN321 Strategic Management |
Elective courses (8)
The 8 Business electives can be used to complete a major or minor from the School of Business.