You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum average of 75% (check calculator below).
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
What will you learn?
This degree will introduce you to the regulatory influences of industry, and build your understanding of accounting, financial planning and products, wealth management, risk management and investment strategies that are essential to providing financial and accounting services to clients.
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CRICOS Code: 092363M
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Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following:
Note: To meet RG146 compliance and practice as a financial planner, you must complete BAFI1008 Business Finance and LAW2453 Taxation 1 as University Elective courses toward your program.
Year One of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Accounting in Organisations and Society
Introduction to Management
Business Information Systems
Business Statistics 1
ANDSemester Two: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Prices and Markets
Macroeconomics 1
Marketing Principles
Personal Wealth Management
Year Two of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Business Law
Financial Accounting and Analysis
Cost Analysis and Organisational Decisions
Managerial Advisory Finance
ANDSemester Two: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Financial Accountability and Reporting
Financial Markets and Institutions
Superannuation and Retirement
Risk, Insurance and Social Security
Year Three of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Corporate Finance
Wealth Creation and Estate Planning
Taxation 1
Company and Finance Law
ANDSemester Two: Complete the following One (1) Course:
Course Title
Taxation 2
ANDSemester Two: Select and Complete Thirty-Six (36) credit points from the following University Student Elective Courses:University Elective
Year Four of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course Title
Equity Investment and Portfolio Management
Accounting, Behaviour and Organisations
Auditing
ANDSelect and Complete Twelve (12) credit points from the following University Student Elective Courses:University Elective ANDSemester Two: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Financial Advisory Practice
Critical Accounting Perspectives
Strategic Accounting and Leadership
Professional Values, Ethics & Attitudes
The flexibility to blend classroom learning with courses that apply those learnings to a work context, plus practical experience in your chosen field will distinguish you in the employment market.
This competitive differentiation will set you up for a successful career as a professional financial planner or accountant, and for a wide range of roles in professional advisory services, financial and management accounting, auditing, assurance and taxation, for commercial and government organisations, including:
family and personal wealth advisory services
superannuation
insurance
taxation
banking and financial services
investment and portfolio management
organisational governance and accountability
auditing and assurance
cost and management accounting
business and financial management
funds management
risk management.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
