Fascinated by the frenetic world of finance? Want a career in banking or financial planning? Our Bachelor of Finance gives you the flexibility you need to soar. Choose a major that most interests you and we will arm you with the essential knowledge you need to take on this challenging sector.
Study our Bachelor of Finance at UC and you will:
learn knowledge and skills to hit the ground running in the workplace
focus on the importance of social responsibility in the financial services industry
choose a major in banking and financial services or financial planning
be able to customise your degree to include a second major in business or other area of study that interests you.
Work-integrated learning
During your course you will have the option to undertake an internship program. This will give you the advantage of industry experience and a chance to establish professional connections in the workplace.
Career opportunities
Banking manager
Financial services analyst
Finance manager
Financial planner
Fund manager
Course specific Information
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course you can apply for a Bachelor of Commerce. You’ll then have the option of transferring at the end of first year if your grade average is strong.
Majors
This course is offered with a major in banking and financial services or financial planning. The typical study plan will change depending on which major you choose.
Banking and Financial Services
This major is for students who wish to steer their finance career towards banking or related professions with a focus on subjects such as Law of Financial Institutions and Services and Credit and Lending Decisions.
Financial Planning
This major is for students who wish to provide professional financial planning services with a focus on subjects such as Investments and Revenue Law.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
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.
Information on admission closing dates can be found
here.
From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce at Bruce campus not undertaking an Accounting, Banking & Finance or Financial Planning major can substitute 5123 with 9522 Business Research Methods.
From 2018 students at Bruce campus should take 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of 6606. Students already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
From 2018 students at Bruce campus can elect to complete 11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce) or 11011 Professional Orientation (Business), depending on their choice of major, in lieu of 9799.
Students taking an Accounting, Banking and Financial Services or Financial Planning major should choose 11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce).
Students taking an Economics, Public Sector Mgt, HRM, International Business, Marketing, Business Admin or Event & Tourism Mgt major should choose 11011 Professional Orientation (Business).
Must pass 21 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a major, a minor and/or as individual units.
Students may choose to complete one of the BGL majors listed below.
From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 6606 Government-Business Relations is no longer offered. Students complete unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead.
There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements
for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the
requirements of your version of the course.
Version2 - Start Date: 01/01/2016
End Date:
Current Version
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
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit-
3 cp
Summer Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units-
6 cp
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course.
Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other
commitments.
Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:
The unit combines online study with optional on-campus, face to face activities.
Intensive:
The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face in concentrated time blocks.
Placement:
The unit involves an internship, practicum or other work place experience program. Some on-campus, face to face activity may also be required.
On Campus:
The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours.
Online:
The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required.
Research Project:
The unit is focused on the delivery of a research project. Attendance at regular classes is not required, however some on-campus, face to face activity may be necessary.
To find out more about delivery modes that are available for units in this course please visit
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year
Domestic
International
2019
CSP
$31,500
The fees detailed above 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.
Professional Accreditation
The Financial Planning Major has been accredited by the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
Summary - Graduates of the Bachelor of Finance will have acquired an in-depth disciplinary knowledge and a cohesive set of cognitive, technical and generic skills in either or both of the following areas, banking and financial services, and financial planning. The program is designed to produce graduates with the necessary skills and attributes to work as socially responsible professionals in the financial services industry. This degree also prepares students for postgraduate studies.
Knowledge Graduates who complete the Bachelor of Finance will: - obtain an in-depth knowledge of relevant disciplinary theory and practice. - acquire a broad understanding of concepts which are fundamental to the financial services industry, such as basic business finance, statistics, commercial law, specifically laws concerning financial services firms and tax law, management of financial services firms, financial planning, risk analysis, and information systems.
- Communication - Analysis and inquiry - Problem solving - Working independently and with others - Professionalism and social responsibility
Skills Graduates will develop: - the cognitive skills required to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize concepts and theories acquired in a number of discipline areas, including, finance, statistics, systems theory, economics and law. - the technical and generic skills required to apply discipline-specific technologies in banking and in financial planning. For example, students are required to become proficient in the use of discounted cash flow techniques in a range of contexts, including the pricing of debt and equity instruments. They also develop skills in the identification and mesurement of variious types of business and financial risk. They also develop skills in developing strategies to ameliorate or manage these risks. - the independent learning skills needed to stay up-to-date with advances in theoretical frameworks and professional practices after graduation. - the personal skills required to provide socially responsible professional advice in a range of situations including personal financial planning, managing financial services firms, conducting analyses of risk. Graduates will be able to exercise critical thinking and applied analytical skills in identifying which information is relevant to specific decisions being made. They will also be able to identify whether they have all relevant information when advising clients or management, and have the ability to succinctly request or obtain missing information. - the communication skills needed to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders usiing technical and non-technical language, depending on the audience.
- Communication - Analysis and inquiry - Problem solving - Working independently and with others - Professionalism and social responsibility
Application of Knowledge and Skills Graduates of the Bachelor of Finance will be able to: - apply the knowledge and skills acquired to a diverse range of problems that early career professionals in the financial services industry would be expected to deal with. - demonstrate a capacity to exercise their own initiative and professional judgement in a socially responsible manner when analysing problems that are not clearly defined, complex, and require application of concepts in a variety of disciplinary and sub-disciplinary contexts - incorporate communication, applied research, teamwork and negotiation skills appropriate in the financial services industry.
- Communication - Analysis and inquiry - Problem solving - Work independently and with others - Professionalism and social responsibility
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
UCC Pathway
Diploma of Business;
Diploma of Business Extended.
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student enrolments
for this course for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
