Bachelor of Business with a Major in Financial Planning

Swinburne Online

Australia, Melbourne

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Swinburne Online

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,900 / year

Next Intake July-2024

Bachelor of Business with a Major in Financial Planning

About

Overview of the course

Change more than your clients money habits change their lives

With a degree in Financial Planning, youll become the trusted expert people turn to for important advice throughout their lives. By sharing your expertise, youll enable your clients to reach their financial goals and make a real difference by doing so.

Taught by experienced professionals, youll use the latest financial software and collaborate with your peers on a consulting project for a live client, meaning youll be able to step into the workplace with confidence.

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What you will learn

Taxation: Understand the major principles of tax planning issues and concepts.

Principles of Financial Planning: Examines the management of financial planning practices and develop a Statement of Advice based on the unique characteristics and requirements of clients.

Ethical client relationships: Learn about the fundamental ethical principles, the main ethical issues encountered, and the ethical behaviour support resources available, in professional financial planning services practice.

Investment planning: Gain knowledge of the financial system, various regulatory bodies, key participants and potential risks in the financial markets.

Retirement and estate planning: Learn about retirement planning with a particular focus on the superannuation industry and estate planning.

Management of Personal Financial Risk: Gain understanding of the pervasive nature of pure risk on individual and society.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Non-Year 12 entry

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

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The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

International students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency, using one of the below means:

Contact one of our Course Consultants to find out if you are required to complete one of the following English language tests:

English Proficiency Tests

The International English Language Test Score (IELTS), Academic Module
IELTS have over 1,000 testing centres worldwide and run testing throughout the year. Use the IELTS worldwide search to find a testing centre near you.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The TOEFL test is administered worldwide through a network of testing centres. Use the TOEFL Testing Location Search to find a testing centre near you.
PTE Academic
This computer-based test of English runs over 360 days of the year in over 250 test centers around the world. Results are typically available within five business days.

Minimum Entry Scores to Study at Swinburne Online

IELTS: Overall 6.0, with no band below 6
TOEFL(paper test): 550, with a written English score of 5
TOEFL(online test): 79, with no individual band below 18
PTE: 50 (no communicative skill less than 50)

Recent study in English

Have completed a minimum 2 years of a degree or Diploma (or equivalent) if the language of instruction is in English. Study must be completed within the last 2 years, and is demonstrated via letter from the institution confirming study length, date and language of delivery.

Career

Financial Planner Assist individuals and companies to reach their long-term financial goals. Provide expert advice on investing, retirement planning, superannuation and other key financial aspects of people's lives. Financial Adviser Create tailored advice and education to help individuals reach their financial goals. Use your expert knowledge to help develop plans for investments as well as savings, budget, insurance, and tax strategies. Paraplanner Work with financial planners to prepare documents and data for clients. You'll use financial management software, such as Xplan, to keep track and play an important role in the financial planning process. Business Analyst In this dynamic role, you'll use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Business Development Manager Your role is all about the future - new customers, new markets, new products and new processes. You'll plan and strategise development, helping your company to reach their business goals. Commercial Analyst Working within the finance team of a company, you'll prepare budgets, forecasts and use financial data to guide decision making. Accountant Help clients manage their finances and give expert advice on financial reporting, forecasting and analysis. Finance Manager Play a crucial role in supporting organisations to make informed financial decisions. You'll be able to find ways to improve profitability, a key aspect of financial leadership. Industry connections Industry connections Projects Work on an industry consulting project, solidifying your knowledge and giving you highly employable skills. Software You'll get to use industry standard financial management software, Xplan. Teaching Your learning advisors work in the industry themselves, helping you to stay connected to your career goals. Guest Speakers You'll hear from a range of industry experts, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with professionals in your field.