- Gain in-depth business knowledge alongside advanced skills in financial planning
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Demand for financial planners is increasing
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning)
Award abbreviation: BBus/BCom(FinPlan)
QTAC code: 015401
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-16 / Rank-66
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
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
USC program code: BU358
CRICOS code: 065675G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Combine studies in business with financial planning to assist people in achieving their financial goals.
This program is a pathway to becoming a certified financial planner. In the commerce component, you 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: 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, retail / sales, systems analysis.
Professional recognition
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 and Institute of Public Accountants.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Art and Business for program advice
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 Communication and Thought
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
15 courses from Bachelor of Business degree program
Required courses (7)
BUS101 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS102 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS103 Introduction to Informatics
BUS104 Applied Research Methods
BUS105 Introduction to Economics
BUS211 Business Law and Ethics
BUS320 Accounting for Business
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 Strategic Management
ACC108 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ACC210 Communication and Thought
ACC220 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
ACC221 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ACC310 Applied Research Methods
BUS301 Introduction to Economics
Major courses (8)
ACC211 Business Law and Ethics
ACC311 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN210 Marketing Theory and Practice
FIN220 Accounting for Business
FIN221 Introduction to Informatics
FIN310 Strategic Management
FIN320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN321 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
- Two (2) core courses:
One in your first semester and ONE in your second semester - 14 required courses
- Financial Planning major (8 courses)
- Eight (8) advanced elective courses
Core courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 The Writer and the Law |
Plus select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Computer-Assisted Reporting | |||
| COR111 News Rounds |
Required courses (14)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC106 Advanced News Reporting | |||
| ACC108 Feature Writing | |||
| ACC210 Research into Journalism | |||
| ACC220 Industry Research Project (Journalism) | |||
| ACC221 Communication and Thought | |||
| ACC310 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS102 Introduction to Economics | |||
| BUS103 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| BUS104 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| BUS105 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| BUS211 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| BUS301 Computer-Assisted Reporting | |||
| BUS320 News Rounds |
Financial Planning major (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC211 The Writer and the Law | |||
| ACC311 News Writing: Print and Broadcast | |||
| FIN210 Online Journalism | |||
| FIN220 Feature Writing | |||
| FIN221 Advanced News Reporting | |||
| FIN310 Research into Journalism | |||
| FIN320 Industry Research Project (Journalism) | |||
| FIN321 Research Methods in Arts and Social Science |
Elective courses (8)
The 8 Business electives can be used to complete a major or minor from the School of Business.