Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning)
Award abbreviation: BCom(FinPlan)
QTAC code: 012101 **
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-15 / Rank-70
Duration: 3 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: 288
USC program code: BU357
CRICOS code: 065677F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Gain a professional qualification in a high-growth industry
- Opportunities for cadetships with financial services firms
- Graduates meet ASIC requirements for financial advisers
Financial planning is the process of identifying personal and financial goals and devising effective ways to reach them.
In this program you major in financial planning and gain general business knowledge via foundation courses in economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, and business law and ethics. Specialised courses cover the financial planning process, investment management, finance, superannuation, taxation, insurance, risk management, and estate planning. The program is a pathway to recognised Financial Planner designation. A second major is available from the Bachelor of Business.
Career opportunities
Financial planner, fund manager, investment adviser, compliance officer, insurance broker, stockbroker, investment banker, business manager.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Financial Planning Association of Australia Ltd; and if coupled with the accounting major, CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, National Institute of Accountants.
Program structure
Students are required to complete 24 courses in 3 years of full-time study or 6 years of part-time study.
Core course
1 required course:
COR109
Business foundation courses
8 required courses:
BUS101
BUS102
BUS103
BUS104
ACC106
ACC108
BUS301
BUS320
Financial Planning major courses
8 required courses:
ACC211
ACC311
FIN210
FIN221
FIN220
FIN310
FIN320
FIN321
Elective courses
Select 7 advanced courses , which may comprise a selection of majors, minors and/or electives, up to a minimum of 24 courses in total. Up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au