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.
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 1 core course.
- Complete 5 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 10 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 8 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level 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 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 course (1)
1 required course:
COR109 Managing Organisational Change
Required introductory courses (5)
ACC106 Business Analytics 2
ACC108 Leadership and Team Dynamics
BUS101 Managing Organisational Change
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS104 Accounting Principles
Required advanced courses (10)
ACC211 Informatics for Financial Professionals
ACC311 Business Analytics
BUS203 Introduction to Economics
BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour
FIN210 Business Finance
FIN220 Taxation Law and Practice
FIN221 Business Law and Ethics
FIN310 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
FIN320 Introduction to Financial Planning
FIN321 Retirement and Superannuation
Elective courses (8)
Select 8 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).