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Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
Program summary
QTAC code: 012101
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-16/ Rank-66
Award abbreviation: BBus(FinPlan)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
CRICOS code: 053330K
Program overview
Financial planning is the process of identifying personal and financial goals and devising effective ways to reach them. The financial planning profession has grown significantly in recent years and continues to expand as more people seek advice from qualified professionals.
In the Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning), students major in financial planning in addition to gaining specific foundation knowledge in business. Students undertake two core courses in conjunction with business foundation courses such as economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting and business law and ethics.
A broad knowledge of financial planning is obtained through studies in the financial planning process, investment management, finance, superannuation taxation, insurance, risk management and estate planning.
Students can apply to undertake first-year courses in this program at the USC Noosa Centre. Please note that the option to study at Noosa is not available to international students.
Professional membership
Graduates will meet the competency and skill requirements of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission for Financial Advisers. The program will be a pathway to the Financial Planning Association's Certified Financial Planner designation.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities include financial planner, finance adviser and financial analyst.
Program structure
Students are required to complete 24 courses in 3 years of full-time study or 6 years of part-time study.
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
- COR109 Communication and Thought
- COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Business foundation courses
7 required courses:
- BUS101 Applied Research Methods
- BUS102 Economics for Business
- BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
- BUS104 Managing the Organisation
- BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
- BUS106 Introductory Accounting
- BUS108 Introduction to ICT
Financial Planning major courses
8 required courses:
- ACC211 Business Finance
- ACC311 Taxation Law and Practice
- FIN210 Introduction to Financial Planning
- FIN221 Insurance and Risk Management
- FIN220 Retirement and Superannuation
- FIN310 Investment Management
- FIN320 Tax and Estate Planning
- FIN321 Financial Plan Construction
Advanced courses
Select 7 advanced courses, which may comprise a 4 course minor and 3 electives (up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
1. All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
2. Refer to the Academic Rules.
3. Refer to explanation of terms.
4. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
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