Prepare for a career in financial planning, fund management, investment banking and business management.
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. Add a second major from the Bachelor of Business.
- 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 2023 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.
- ** Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- ** Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
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. Add a second major from the Bachelor of Business.
Career opportunities
Financial planning, fund management, investment advising, compliance, insurance broking, stockbroking, investment banking, business management.
Membership
Financial Planning Association of Australia Ltd; and if coupled with the accounting major, CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Institute of Public Accountants.
Accreditation
This program is fully accredited with the Financial Planning Association of Australia Ltd.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 9 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 7 elective courses, 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor to supplement the required major.
- Register any selected Majors or 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)
1 required course:
COR109 International Business Strategy
PLUS select 1 core course from:
COR110 Game Art: Introduction to 2D & 3D
COR111 Game Art: Characters & Vehicles
Introductory courses (6)
6 required courses:
ACC106 Game Art: Virtual Environments
ACC108 Animation Principles, Process and Production
BUS101 Elements of Design
BUS102 Design Methods
BUS103 Introduction to Interactive Media
BUS104 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies
Advanced courses (9)
9 required courses:
ACC211 Interactive Technologies and Environments
ACC311 Augmented Reality Design
BUS320 Design Capstone
FIN210 Industry Project 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
FIN220 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
FIN221 Design Methods
FIN310 Introduction to Interactive Media
FIN320 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies
FIN321 Interactive Technologies and Environments
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 elective courses, 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).