Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) - MGB304
| Course Code: | MGB304 |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 2 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline(s): | Canberra Business School |
| UAC Code: | 361230 |
| CRICOS Code: | 095929J |
| Selection Rank: | NEW |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
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 Planning Association of Australia.
High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.
Enquiries
- 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
Admission Requirements
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 to New Admissions
| Year | Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Information for Current Students
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: 01/01/2020 End Date: Current Version
- Version1 - Start Date: 01/01/2019 End Date: 31/12/2019
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) | BCom (FinPlan) |
Typical Study Pattern
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
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CSP | $31,500 |
| 2020 | CSP | $32,300 |
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
Accredited by the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Course Duration
Standard 3 years full-time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Offerings
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of 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.