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Bachelor of Business in Financial Planning

Plan for a Financial Career

Finance career paths are many and varied, ranging from stockbroking to insurance to financial planning and beyond.

RMIT's Bachelor of Business in Financial Planning gives you a thorough and practical understanding of the industry's many pathways.

Delivered by distance education through Open Universities Australia, this course allows you to study anytime, anywhere for a qualification that's identical to one received on campus.

Gain a Recognised Degree

Identical to on-campus qualification
Study anywhere, anytime
FEE-HELP available

Quick Course Guide

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
Enrolment dates: Enrol anytime - start now!

Study time

Self-paced. Approximate time for completion:

Full time: 3-4 years
Part time: 6-7 years
Maximum: 10 years

Pre-requisites

None

Delivery method: Distance education - online
Assessment: Assignments & exams

Delivered by: RMIT University
Finance options: FEE-HELP available

Take Control of Your Finance Career

Whether you want to build a lucrative career in superannuation and insurance, break into stockbroking, explore fund management or establish your own business as a financial adviser, the Bachelor of Business in Financial Planning is a perfect fit for your aspirations.

The course was developed with extensive input from the industry to ensure the degree is relevant to your career prospects. So you'll graduate confident and job-ready.

It offers core units in financial markets, insurance, commercial law and financial planning, and you can combine those studies with more specialised coursework to create a well-rounded education that can serve as a powerful finance career springboard.

Course Structure

Total units: 24
Core units: 19
Electives: 5

Course Units

Core Units

Accounting for Business
Financial Accounting 1
Business Law
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Introduction to Information Technology
Microeconomics 1
Macroeconomics 1
Introduction to Financial Planning
Financial Markets
Marketing Theory and Practice

Organisational Behaviour and Communication
Introduction to Finance
Taxation
Superannuation and Retirement Planning
Law of Investments and Financial Markets
Insurance and Social Security
Wealth Creation and Preservation
Investment and Portfolio Management
Financial Planning Practice Management

Electives

You'll need to take five electives from any units offered through OUA.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about the units for this business course.

Set Your Own Study Schedule

There are four study periods each year - so you can enrol anytime and start in the study period of your choice.

You're in control of your study schedule - study from home or wherever it's convenient, and in your own time. You can fast track your learning by studying during all four study periods, or take breaks in between.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

Did You Know?

Survey results show that a Bachelor Degree increases earnings by about 30%.

Australian Council for Educational Research - Nov 08

Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.

Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are 6 modules available:

An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
Setting Study Goals and Objectives
Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
Getting to Know Your Study Materials
Scheduling Tasks and Time
Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within 3 hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

student advisers
online forums
study groups
online library resources
online guidance on study skills and writing
a dedicated student association

About RMIT University & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This business course is delivered by RMIT University, in partnership with OUA.

About RMIT University

RMIT University is one of Australia's largest universities, with Victorian and international campuses. Through partner relationships and online learning, RMIT degrees are delivered to 12 countries around the world.

Graduates from RMIT enter the workforce job-ready for careers in industry and the community.

Learn more about RMIT University.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.