Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)

Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) is designed for the future, with a focus on industry trends and the latest digital technologies, to ensure you graduate career-ready.

Build strong foundations in economics, accounting and business intelligence, while gaining specialist knowledge in personal budgeting, financial risk management, superannuation, and retirement planning. Expand your understanding of real financial software tools and platforms, like Morningstar and Xplan, and gain practical experience tackling real-world business challenges.

Develop skills in career planning strategies to boost job prospects, connect with industry experts, and explore real-world case studies from leading superannuation and investment firms.

Whether you’re looking to break into the financial planning industry or elevate your existing career in the sector, Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) 100% online degree will give you the business insight and financial planning expertise employers are looking for.

Develop the expertise to design tailored financial strategies, build a strong business portfolio and succeed as a qualified financial planner with Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning).

Learn how to meet client-specific needs within a complex regulatory environment and develop sought-after business knowledge that is both impactful and transferable.

Master business fundamentals while building crucial skills in personal budgeting, superannuation and retirement planning, financial risk management and tax planning. Gain hands-on experience using Xplan, Australia’s most widely used financial planning software.

Graduate with the in-demand business knowledge and financial planning skills employers in the industry are looking for. You’ll be equipped for exciting career opportunities across a range of sectors including financial planning, investment, insurance and estate planning.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

UO Accounting for Business (ACCT1005)

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014)

UO Personal Finance (BAFI1004)

UO Quantitative Methods for Business (MATH1028)

UO Business and Society (BUSI1018)

UO Business Law (LAWS1018)

UO Career Development in Business (BUSI1030)

UO Principles of Economics (ECON1010)

Elective 1

Elective 2

Year 2

UO Financial Markets and Institutions (BAFI1003)

UO Introduction to Financial Planning (BAFI2016)

UO Management and Organisation (BUSI2019)

UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange (MARK1013)

UO Business Intelligence (INFO2022)

UO Companies and Partnership Law (LAWS2012)

UO International Business Environments (IBUS3008)

UO Macroeconomics (ECON1011)

Year 3

UO Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact (BUSI2021)

UO Portfolio and Fund Management (BAFI3010)

UO Superannuation (BAFI3012)

UO Taxation Law 1 (LAWS3007)

UO Applied Financial Planning (BAFI3008)

UO Estate Planning (BAFI3009)

UO Risk Management and Insurance (BAFI3011)

UO Strategic Financial Analysis (BUSI3034)

UO Strategic Management (BUSI3033)

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Indicative total fee $46,925

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry.

English language entry requirements for International students only

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5

IELTS Reading 6.0

IELTS Listening 6.0

IELTS Speaking 6.0

IELTS Writing 6.0