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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning)

Combine studies in business with commerce and financial planning to become a skilled financial adviser.

This program is a pathway to become a certified financial planner. 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.

CRICOS code
065675G
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 015401
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 66
UniSC program code
BU358
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
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

This program is a pathway to become a certified financial planner. 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: accounting; 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, business analysis.

Membership

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; Institute of Public Accountants.

Program structure

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 Medicinal Organic Chemistry

Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Environmental Chemistry
COR111 Biochemistry

15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program

Required courses (7)
BUS101 Analytical Sciences
BUS102 Introduction to the Creative Industries
BUS103 Playing with Genre
BUS104 Communication and Thought
BUS105 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
BUS211 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
BUS320 Editing for the Communications Professional

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 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
ACC108 Writing the Short Story
ACC210 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
ACC220 Writing for Young Adults
ACC221 Writing Poetry
ACC310 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
BUS301 Professional Creative Writing Practice A: The Industry

Major courses (8)
ACC211 Writing Your Novel
ACC311 Professional Creative Writing Practice B: Industry Engagement
FIN210 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
FIN220 Biochemical Pharmacology
FIN221 Work Place Learning I
FIN310 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
FIN320 Molecular Biotechnology
FIN321 Medical Biochemistry

TOTAL UNITS 384

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Total units: 384