Students prepare for a career in financial planning, fund management, investment banking and business management.
Students major in financial planning and gain general business knowledge via foundation courses in economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, and informatics. Specialised courses cover the financial planning process, investment management, finance, superannuation, taxation, insurance, risk management and estate planning. The program is a pathway into the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program with the Financial Planning Association of Australia. Students can 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 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.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Students major in financial planning and gain general business knowledge via foundation courses in economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, and informatics. Specialised courses cover the financial planning process, investment management, finance, superannuation, taxation, insurance, risk management and estate planning. The program is a pathway into the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program with the Financial Planning Association of Australia. Students can 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^.
^ It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, ICAA and IPA) whether any credit granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.
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 6 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 10 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete 8 elective courses, 4 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- 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 major (8 courses) or minor (4 courses).
- Register any selected majors or minors with the Faculty of Arts and Business.
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
Required introductory courses (6)
ACC106 Functional Anatomy
BUS101 Exercise Physiology I
BUS102 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
BUS104 Special Research Project
BUS108 Workplace Learning I
COR109 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
Required advanced courses (10)
ACC211 Qualitative Research Methods
ACC311 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
BUS203 Honours Reading Course for BU401 and BU402
BUS320
FIN210 Accounting Principles
FIN220 Business Analytics
FIN221 Introduction to Economics
FIN310 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN320 Introduction to Informatics
FIN321 Communication and Thought
Elective courses (8)
Select 8 elective courses, 5 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses. Up to 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288