OVERVIEW

Make a positive social impact on business as an individual and part of a team in government, for-profit and for-purpose businesses. Select a major area of specialisation and combine it with your core business studies to become a business innovator and learn how to think like an entrepreneur. Plus, there are no exams except where required for professional accreditation.

YOUR MAJOR

Gain essential financial planning skills and knowledge to help people reach their financial goals. You’ll cover topics such as investment, taxation, financial risk, retirement and estate planning as well as an understanding of legislations, code of conduct and ethical issues relating to managing clients and their finances.  

YOUR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs – a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects.

LEARNING SKILL

• Analytical thinking

• Communication

• Critical thinking

• Digital literacy

• Financial planning

• Problem-solving

YOUR CAREER OPPOURTUNITIES

• Accountant

• Financial planner

• Business analyst

• Investment banker

• Risk analyst

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1

• Financial Information for Decision Making

• Economics for Business Decision Making

• Contemporary Management Principles

• Marketing and the Consumer Experience

SEMESTER 2

• Design Thinking and Teamwork

• Business Digitalisation

• Principles of Financial Planning

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 1

Ethics and Client Relationships

SEMESTER 2

Taxation

Law of Commerce

Finance and Behavioural Bias

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 1

Business Practice Core Option

Personal Financial Risk and Estate Planning

Retirement Planning

SEMESTER 2

Industry Consulting Project

Investment and Financial Planning Project