Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning)

In this course students will gain a solid grounding of critical concepts and issues in commerce while studying the specifics of the financial planning industry.

Business, Government and Law (BGL) are the primary institutions that shape our world. Graduates from BGL courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these three areas in the context of their specific field of study and the three BGL signature themes of enterprise and innovation, social value and responsibility, and sustainability.

This 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.

Areas of study

Commerce, financial planning.

Career opportunities

Financial planner, client service officer, paraplanner, financial analyst, wealth manager, financial adviser, financial consultant.

Professional recognition

Accredited by the Financial Planning Association of Australia.

Practical experience

Opportunities for work simulations, internship workshops and placements, industry projects, crowdfunding and fundraising experiences, competitions, guest speakers, exhibitions, overseas study tours.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.