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Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) (MGB304.2)
Please note these are the 2022 details for this course
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 3.0 years | 361230 | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
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Fees
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 095929J | Faculty of Business, Government & Law | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| Canberra Business School |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
View teaching periods | 3.0 years |
Fees
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Spark your interest for financial planning
With a Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) you’ll gain a solid grounding of critical concepts and issues in commerce while studying the specifics of the financial planning industry. The course is delivered using a practical focus and you’ll learn how to undertake a selection of real-world activities, including creating risk management strategies, preparing best-practice Statements of Advice, and helping individuals plan for retirement by developing essential strategies for wealth creation and protection.
You’ll engage in a range of authentic, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities to help improve your professional practice and will graduate work-ready, with the skills and ambition to progress your career or study plans to the next level.
Study a Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) at UC and you will:
- evaluate the concepts and theories acquired in financial planning
- exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information
- identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
- utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts
- communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems
- develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement in an ethically and socially responsible manner.
Work Integrated Learning
The Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) sees academics and industry working together to develop a range of diverse WIL opportunities for students, including internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual real-world learning experiences and more.
Through the WIL experiences across the course, you’ll acquire the necessary professional skills consistent with industry expectations for your future career in the worlds of commerce and financial planning. Previous Financial Planning students have undertaken internships with organisations including National Australia Bank, Legal Aid ACT, International IDEA, eChoice and the US Embassy.
The course culminates in a capstone project, which aims to integrate what you’ve learned across your degree and prepare you for the transition to either successful future employment or further studies.
Career opportunities
- Financial planner
- Client service officer
- Paraplanner
- Financial analyst
- Wealth manager
- Financial adviser
- Financial consultant
Course-specific information
Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.
This course is accredited by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA).
High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.
Professional accreditation
Accredited by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
It is recommended that students have Mathematics T/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW) and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents. International students need to meet the English language requirements of the University of Canberra. Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 07 February 2022 | ||
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | ||
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | ||
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 |
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Xiangtan University
Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) (MGB304) | 72 credit points
Open Electives - Must pass 12 credit points from the following
- - Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth minor or as individual units.
Note:
Note:
- Unit 11572 Accounting Internship Preparation is only available to students undertaking an Accounting major.
- Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives.
- International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 6
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Year 7
Course duration
Standard 3 years full-time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Evaluate and synthesize concepts and theories acquired in financial planning. | 1.1 UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. |
| Exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information. | 1.3 UC graduates are professional: use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. |
| Identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds. | 1.2 UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively; and 3.3 UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts. | 1.1 UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and 2.5 UC graduates are global citizens: make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. |
| Communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems. | 1.2 UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively. |
| Develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement, in an ethically and socially responsible manner. | 2.6 UC graduates are global citizens: behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. |
| Engage in a range of authentic, work-integrated learning opportunities to reflect on and improve professional practice in areas of communication, judgement, cross-cultural teamwork. | 3.1 UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development. |
Majors
- Core Major in Commerce and Accounting (CM0005)
- Specialist Major in Financial Planning (36cps) (SM0069)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) | BCom (FinPlan) |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Enrolment data
2020 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 13 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students: | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students: | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
