Overview

Innovate business to create a positive impact on the world. Develop core management and operational business skills as well as an entrepreneurial mind-set to develop your own business or contribute to government, for-profit or for-purpose businesses. Apply your innovation skill-set and grow your network before you graduate with a 12-month paid industry placement. 

Your major

Gain essential financial planning skills and knowledge to help people reach their financial goals. You’ll cover topics such as investment, taxation, financial risk, retirement and estate planning as well as an understanding of legislations, code of conduct and ethical issues relating to managing clients and their finances.  

This major meets the requirements of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPEC) and is approved by Financial Advisers Standards (FAS).  

Your industry experience

All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. This Professional Degree includes a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. You'll benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

Skills you’ll learn

• Analytical thinking
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Digital literacy
• Financial planning
• Problem-solving

Your career opportunities

• Accountant
• Financial planner
• Business analyst
• Investment banker
• Risk analyst