Program summary

• Gain a professional qualification in a high-growth industry
• Opportunities for cadetships with financial services firms
• Graduates meet ASIC requirements for financial advisers

Financial planning is the process of identifying personal and financial goals and devising effective ways to reach them.

In this program you 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. A second major is available from the Bachelor of Business.

Career opportunities

Financial planner, fund manager, investment adviser, compliance officer, insurance broker, stockbroker, investment banker, business manager.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of the Financial Planning Association of Australia Ltd; and if coupled with the accounting major, CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, National Institute of Accountants.

Program structure

Students are required to complete 24 courses in 3 years of full-time study or 6 years of part-time study.

Core course

1 required course:
COR109 Strategic Management

Business foundation courses

8 required courses:
BUS101 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS102 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS103 Consumer Behaviour
BUS104 Services Marketing
ACC106 Marketing Communication
ACC108 Advanced Research Methods
BUS301 Marketing Research Project
BUS320 International Marketing

Financial Planning major courses

8 required courses:
ACC211 Global e-Business
ACC311 Sport and Event Marketing
FIN210 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
FIN221 Media and Community Relations
FIN220 International Marketing
FIN310 Global e-Business
FIN320 Sport and Event Marketing
FIN321 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics

Elective courses

Select 7 advanced courses , which may comprise a selection of majors, minors and/or electives, up to a minimum of 24 courses in total. Up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education.

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you 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 policies, rules, plans and procedures.
3. Refer to explanation of terms.
4. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
5. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
6. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
7. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

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