BACHELOR OF APPLIED COMMERCE- FINANCIAL PLANNING MAJOR

Course Outcomes

Develop professional skills for your career:

Graduate with a Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) approved bachelor's degree

Professional networking opportunities through work placement in the financial services industry

Accounting skills that are valued by a range of industries

The Bachelor of Applied Commerce majoring in Financial Planning is accredited by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). You may be eligible to apply for professional membership to this accrediting body. You may also be eligible to register to the Tax Practitioners’ Board (TPB) as a tax (financial) adviser.

Professional Experience Work Placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace. Work placement is a valuable part of your course.

During your course, you'll undertake 60 hours of mandatory work placement.

TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Requirements:

Year 12 or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

Academic IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0 or equivalent

Additional Requirements:

Applicants who meet the Academic and English entry requirements will be invited to a pre-entry interview to discuss their career plans and suitability for entry into the course. The interview process will also include a short literacy and numeracy assessment.