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Study bachelor degree online with University of South Australia through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

UniSA Online&#39;s Financial Planning degree is approved by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) and will equip you with the essential educational requirements to practice as a financial planner under new Australian regulations.
From superannuation and tax to estate planning and risk management, this degree prepares you to navigate the complex financial planning landscape and will help you develop critical skills to work with a range of clients with short and long-term financial goals.
As one of the leading providers of accounting and finance education in Australia, you can be confident you’re gaining a high-quality university degree that equips you with in-demand knowledge and skills the financial planning industry is telling us they need.
Graduates will also meet the relevant RG146 compliance requirement of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and be eligible for membership of the Financial Planning Association of Australia’s Certified Financial Planner® Certification Program.

Begin with the foundations before moving into specialisations that will see you soar. Nail budgeting, financial planning, investments, tax and more as you create a toolkit that will offer you opportunities as an advisor, manager, broker and beyond.

Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)

Study Economics, Finance and Trade with UniSA Online and take full control over your study. Access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. In this degree you’ll build fundamental knowledge across economic theory, accounting, statistics and business intelligence, analysing economic exchange and trade activities nationally and within the international context. You’ll learn about a broad range of areas including trade theory and tariffs, financial evaluations, and supply and demand. Your courses are taught by academics with strong professional backgrounds and industry experience, whose research shapes the courses they teach.  You’ll graduate with critical thinking and analytical skills, and be prepared to apply your knowledge to a broad range of financial, societal and economic issues.

Develop an in-depth understanding of the global business environment. You’ll learn to apply data-driven solutions to business problems. Gain valuable experience through a virtual internship. Graduate with endless career and income opportunities.

Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)

Business Finance

Strategic Financial Analysis

Financial Markets and Institutions

Develop the skills required to make sound investment and financing decisions – either for yourself or for a business. You’ll cover topics such as bonds and shares, capital budgeting, cash flow and valuation, and interest rate principles. Although a significant component of the course involves working with numbers, you do not need a high level of mathematics and statistics skills. However, you are expected to be proficient with Microsoft Excel. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Financial Planning degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from ACCT 1011, MATH 1075 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Bring your Excel skills to this course on investing. You’ll look into topics including shares, interest rates, and more. Learn to evaluate investment decisions and expand your financial planning toolkit.

Financial statements are used widely by professionals in a large range of positions and industries. Analysts use financial statement analysis to rate and value companies, investment bankers utilise it for buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and a wide range of consulting professionals require them to competitively analyse their clients’ past performance and prospects. This course is designed to improve your conceptual grasp of the role and practical application of financial statements in business analysis. Learn about valuation, credit assessment, strategic decision-making, and assessment of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Financial Planning degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from BANK 2010 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Unlock the power of financial statements. You’ll learn how analysts and financial professionals assess and value businesses. Work towards clear and accurate snapshots of companies’ financial performance.

Study the operations and functions of financial markets and financial institutions. Throughout your course, you’ll focus on how markets work, how instruments are priced, how they are traded, and why they are used. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business Financial Planning degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from MATH 1075 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

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