Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAre you someone who enjoys working with people and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals? If so, a career in financial planning might be the perfect fit for you. As a financial adviser, every day you will collaborate with individuals, businesses, and organisations, helping them manage their financial matters and meet their financial goals.
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of finance, investment, taxation law, superannuation, and retirement planning. From there, you will explore more advanced subjects, including insurance, risk, management and estate planning, financial services and law and personal financial planning.
You'll also gain valuable hands-on experience navigating and operating widely used financial software such as XPlan. Guided by industry experts, you'll learn how to gather and analyse information to manage finances effectively, evaluate risk, and assess performance and value.
QUT's Financial Planning course is designed in collaboration with industry partners, with an emphasis on real-world learning. Throughout your studies, you will hear from many prominent financial planning professionals ranging from CEOs of leading finance associations to local and international financial advisers from a variety of industries.
Delivery mode
Queensland University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 2 George St, Brisbane City
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$45,000
$95,400
$45,000
$95,400
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) will prepare you for the following roles.
Risk Manager
A Risk Manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to protect an organisation’s assets and ensure compliance with regulations. You might work...
Investment Banker
An Investment Banker assists clients in managing their finances, focusing on investments, mergers, and acquisitions. You might work in an investmen...
Fund Manager
A Fund Manager looks after financial dealings on behalf of clients. You might manage bank accounts, make investments or buy and sell shares. Fund M...
Financial Advisor
A Financial Advisor develops strategies to help clients reach their financial goals. You might work with individual clients, small businesses or la...
Financial Analyst
A Financial Analyst interprets financial data and provides recommendations on financial activity. You might look at general financial markets or ex...
Financial Planner
A Financial Planner offers professional advice to clients on how they might reach their financial goals. You might make recommendations based on yo...
Investment Advisor
An Investment Advisor provides clients with advice on investment opportunities and services. You’ll discuss customers’ financial goals and determin...
Risk Analyst
A Risk Analyst analyses information and data to assess risk. You might work in banking, insurance or a range of other industries. Risk Analysts mak...
About Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an ambitious institution, with a growing research output focused on technology and innovation. QUT ranks in the world’s top 200 universities.
Our strategic plan establishes QUT as 'the university for the real world' and charts our provision of transformative education and research that is relevant to our communities.
With more than 50,000 students across two inner-city campuses in Brisbane, QUT offers academic programs in fields spanning business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, law, science, and social justice across five faculties.
