Here is what the Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Financial Planning qualification offered by Adelaide University covers and who it is designed for.
Build the key knowledge and practical skills required for a professional career as a financial adviser. Develop your critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making capabilities, preparing you for work across government, private and not-for-profit sectors. Learn in purpose-built financial trading spaces with access to the same software used by the world's leading banks and investment firms. You'll study core business topics including accounting, finance, economics, analytics and management. From your second year, dive into insurance and risk management: ethics, regulations and financial advice, estate planning and taxation law. You'll also be able to tailor your studies with future-focused elective courses. In your final year, complete an industry placement where you'll be able to explore your future employment prospects.
In three years, graduate with the skillset of a modern financial planner.
What you'll learn
In your first year, you'll build a solid grasp of business fundamentals applicable to a range of careers. Learn about financial and managerial accounting, modern financial principles in business, data and analytical frameworks in economics, roles and functions of managers, and financial reporting.
In your second and third year, dive into specialised financial planning courses including superannuation and retirement planning, risk management strategies, predictive and visual analytics, investment portfolios and estate planning legislation and policy. Choose from a range of business elective courses on topics including cryptocurrency and alternative investments, such as venture capital, real estate and artwork. You'll also complete a professional placement in your chosen field of study to enhance your employment prospects.