Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning)
Award abbreviation: BBus/BCom(FinPlan)
QTAC code: 015401
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-15 / Rank-70
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 2010: 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 will develop 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.

Program structure

Core courses

COR109 Reflective Mental Health Practice ^
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program

7 required courses:
BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Economics for Business
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics
BUS105 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS211 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS320 Strategic Management

• Applied Marketing (plus 1 elective **)
• Human Resource Management (plus 1 elective **)
• Information Systems (plus 1 elective **)
• International Business (plus 1 elective **)
• Management  (plus 2 electives **)
• Marketing Research (plus 1 elective **)
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management (plus 1 elective **)

15 courses from Bachelor of Commerce degree program

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

1. Refer to the policies, rules, plans and procedures.
2. Refer to the explanation of terms.
3. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
4. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
5. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.