Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Financial Planning

COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Commerce major in Finance and Financial Planning is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, investment strategies, taxation, risk management, and professional financial planning practices. The course begins with foundational units in the first year, including Introduction to Business Law, Introduction to Finance Principles, and Introductory Economics, which establish essential knowledge of legal, financial, and economic concepts. In the second year, students develop deeper expertise through units such as Financial Instruments and Markets, Quantitative Techniques for Business, Personal Finance, Business Analysis for Investment, and Corporate Finance. Students also study taxation and financial planning topics through units covering Australian Taxation Law, Superannuation and Retirement Planning, and related financial services areas. The curriculum allows students to select alternative core units in areas such as bank lending, bank management, or econometrics, enabling further specialisation. In the third year, students advance their knowledge through studies in Estate Planning, International Finance, Financial Planning Practice, Portfolio Management, Behavioural Economics and Finance, Company Law, and Derivative Securities. This comprehensive structure integrates theoretical knowledge with practical financial skills, preparing graduates to analyse financial markets, develop investment strategies, manage client financial goals, and provide professional advice. Graduates are equipped for careers in financial planning, wealth management, investment analysis, banking, finance, and emerging fintech industries.