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Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning)

Prepare for a career in financial planning, fund management, investment banking and business management.

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. Add a second major from the Bachelor of Business.

CRICOS code
076979A
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • 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: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast ** 012101
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 66
UniSC program code
BU357
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288
Footnotes
  • ** Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.

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. 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 2 core courses.
  • Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
  • Complete 9 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • Complete 7 elective courses, 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
  • 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 courses (2)

1 required course:
COR109 Communication and Thought

PLUS select 1 core course from:
COR110 Introduction to Criminology
COR111 Introduction to Psychology A

Introductory courses (6)

6 required courses:
ACC106 Current Directions in Psychology
ACC108 Understanding Crime
BUS101 Punishment and Corrections
BUS102 Policing
BUS103 Introduction to Psychology B
BUS104 Diversity, Crime and Justice

Advanced courses (9)

9 required courses:
ACC211 Research Methods in Psychology A
ACC311 Physiological Psychology
BUS320 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
FIN210 Applied Crime Prevention
FIN220 Research Methods in Psychology B
FIN221 Social Psychology
FIN310 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
FIN320 Justice and the Australian Legal System
FIN321 Introduction to Human Development

Elective courses (7)

Select 7 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).

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Total units: 288