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Study online in your own time. Qualifications identical to those received on campus. Enrol now.

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 Max time for completion:
10 years
Pre-requisites None
Delivery method Distance education - online Assessment Assignments & exams
Delivered by RMIT University Finance options FEE-HELP

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 in consultation with leading industry veterans, and it delivers invaluable on-the-job experience through industry-based work placements, offered as part of the degree. 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.

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Course Structure

  • Total units: 24
  • Core units: 19
  • Electives: 5
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Course Units

Core Units

  • Accounting Decisions and Accountability
  • Financial Accounting 1
  • Legal Framework
  • 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

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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 later 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.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Support

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

  • Student advisors
  • 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.

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