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UNDERGRADUATE RMI-FIN-DEG-2018

Bachelor of Business (Financial
Planning)
Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) - UNDERGRADUATE RMI-FIN-DEG-2018 - Open Universities ...
UNDERGRADUATE RMI-FIN-DEG-2018

UNDERGRADUATE RMI-FIN-DEG-2018

Bachelor of Business
(Financial Planning)                                                        Snapshot
                                                                                   LEVEL
                                                                            UNDERGRADUATE
ABOUT THIS DEGREE
This degree provides you the knowledge and adaptable analytical
skills required in the finance service sector. The degree adopts a           QUALIFICATION
broad-based multidisciplinary approach to business finance and
                                                                              Bachelor Degree
the opportunity for focused, professional training in the financial
planning area. You will develop the professional financial planning
skills to provide effective financial advice. While the main aim of             SUBJECTS
the degree is to develop core skills to achieve a financial planner
                                                                                 24 subjects
license, it will also expose you to the dynamic regulatory and legal
environment in Australia. As a graduate of this degree you will be
prepared to deliver key financial and accounting services relating              PROVIDER
to personal financial planning, taxation, estate planning, insurance
                                                                               RMIT University
planning and investment and social security planning.
Teaching and learning approaches for this degree may include:
online learning activities, problem-based learning, assignments,
projects, and communications with industry professionals. The
types of assessment used in the degree may involve formal
examinations, assignments, case studies, projects, and online
tests.
The degree includes a capstone subject Financial Advisory
Practice, this capstone experience enables you to critically reflect
on and consolidate your theoretical and practical learning in this
degree.
As a financial planning professional you will be able to occupy
roles in stockbroking, funds management, insurance,
superannuation, and in other private sector or government
organisations which have a requirement for high level, technical
expertise in the financial planning area.
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Overview
Work in funds management, insurance and financial planning. Study personal and estate planning, taxation,
insurance and investments within Australia’s regulatory environment. Accredited by the Financial Planning
Association of Australia.
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Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this degree you will be equipped to:
  1. Apply a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of business practice in diverse contexts
  2. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge to provide in-depth specialist and professional advice
     related to financial markets, investments, superannuation, retirement planning, insurance and social
     planning

  3. Critically analyse and synthesise information to formulate effective business and financial decisions

  4. Apply reasoned judgements to solve problems in a variety of business contexts with reference to
     ethical, regulatory and global perspectives

  5. Reflect on performance feedback to identify and action strategies for improvement

  6. Communicate business data and concepts to professionals and non-professionals in diverse
     contexts

  7. Apply an adaptive and collaborative approach to working with others in a variety of business and
     professional contexts

  8. Apply, and integrate professional theory with practice in authentic Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
     contexts.
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Career Outcomes
Graduates can expect to work in the private sector advising clients in personal financial planning matters,
with employment pathways in stockbroking, funds management, superannuation, accounting, banking and
insurance.
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Degree Subjects
DEGREE STRUCTURE - MAJORS
Please refer to the transition information below for information about course changes that may impact you.

  BUSINESS PATHWAY
  Total number of subjects to complete: 4 units
  Code        Title                                         Required    Elective Optional University

  SSK10        Tertiary Learning Strategies                                                   UNISA

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  ECO11        Principles of Economics                                                        UNISA

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               Management Concepts (Introduction to                                           GRF
  IBA111
               Management)
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  ACG11        Accounting for Business                                                        UNISA

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  LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS
  Total number of subjects to complete: 11 units
  Code        Title                                         Required    Elective Optional University

  ACG11        Accounting for Business                                                        UNISA

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  ACG12        Financial Accounting 1                                                         UNISA
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BLW14       Business Law                                                          CURTN

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AFE135      Business Data Analysis1                                               GRF

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CPT110      Introduction to Information Technology                                RMIT

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ECO11       Principles of Economics                                               UNISA

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ECO12       Macroeconomics 1                                                      UNISA

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FNP11       Personal Wealth Management                                            RMIT

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FNP12       Financial Markets                                                     RMIT

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MKT10007 Fundamentals of Marketing                                                SWIN

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Coming
            Organisational Behaviour (Coming in 2019)
Soon
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1. This subject was previously known as AFE134 - Business Statistics

LEVEL 2 SUBJECTS
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Total number of subjects to complete: 5 units
Code         Title                                       Required     Elective Optional University

BAN23        Introduction to Finance Principles                                          CURTN

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BLW32        Introduction to Australian Tax Law1                                         CURTN

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FNP21        Superannuation and Retirement                                               RMIT

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FNP22        Law of Investments and Financial Markets                                    RMIT

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FNP23        Risk, Insurance and Social Security                                         RMIT

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1. This subject was previously coded BLW22

LEVEL 3 SUBJECTS
Total number of subjects to complete: 3 units
Code         Title                                       Required     Elective Optional University

FNP31        Wealth Creation and Estate Planning                                         RMIT

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FNP32        Investment                                                                  RMIT

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FNP34        Financial Advisory Practice1                                                RMIT

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1. Capstone subject

Recommended Study Pattern
This degree is an OUA Pathways degree, which means there is a recommended series of
subjects that, once successfully completed, can be credited towards this degree. To
commence the Pathway for this degree, simply select subjects from the Pathway stream
below.
Students who aren't taking part in OUA Pathways can instead follow the study pattern below:
 • Complete AFE134 (previously IBA134)
 • Complete FNP11
 • Complete the remaining core Level 1 subjects
 • Complete the core Level 2 and 3 subjects
 • Select and complete electives
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Requirements
Higher Education Eligibility
Successful completion of one full time semester (four subjects) towards an undergraduate degree or
higher level of study at an Australian university

Higher Education OUA Eligibility
 • Successful completion of the Business Pathway; OR
 • Successful completion of 2 Core subjects from the Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)

Seconday Education ELIGIBILITY
Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent, with an ATAR of 65. VCE prerequisites: Units
3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL)

Vet ELIGIBILITY
Successful completion of an Australian Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Higher Education
Diploma or equivalent.
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Qualifications
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) from RMIT University students must complete
24 subjects, consisting of:
 • Nineteen core subjects.
 • Five elective subjects.
 • Students must complete at least eight RMIT OUA subjects to be awarded a degree
 • Students can take a maximum of 10 years to complete this degree.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING / CREDIT
Students may be able to receive credit for previous studies completed at other institutions. To have your
credit formally assessed you must first register for the RMIT degree. You are eligible to register as soon
as you have completed a minimum of two core RMIT OUA subjects. An administrative fee of $165 is
applicable to register for an award (If you have taken up a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) through
RMIT, you are not required to register for this degree).
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Credit Policy.
Applicants who have completed studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution
(with entry criteria similar to this program) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions being granted
towards this program.
Credit pathways between RMIT University VET programs, Higher Education Diplomas & Associate
Degrees in the same or related discipline, enable you upon successful completion of a lower level
qualification, at the required standard for admission, to apply for advanced standing in a higher level
qualification.
Credit pathways between RMIT University programs enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University
qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification.
The current credit pathways for College of Business programs can be found at http://bit.ly/RMIT-Bus-
Credit. These are subject to change.
Documentation will be required to support your application, such as:
 • A certified copy of an Academic Transcript with final grades for Higher Education studies
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 • A certified copy of a Statement of Attainment for any completed TAFE studies
 • Course outlines showing content, learning outcomes and assessment requirements
 • An explanation of the grading structure used

Before lodging a credit transfer application students are encouraged to contact Business Central via RMIT
Connect

REGISTERING IN THIS COURSE
To find out your eligibility for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), please click on the "Add &
Continue" button on the top of the page.
If you have taken up a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) through RMIT, you are not required to
register for this degree. Therefore the below information does not apply to CSP students with RMIT.
However if you are a student studying with RMIT and accessing FEE-HELP or paying upfront and you are
intending to complete the Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning), you must register for the RMIT
degree. You are eligible to register as soon as you have successfully completed a minimum of two core
RMIT OUA subjects within this degree. A fee of $180 is applicable to register for an award.
If you wish to Graduate at the Melbourne graduation ceremony in December, you must complete your final
subject no later than Study Period 2 in the year you intend to graduate.
A payment will be required to attend the graduation ceremony in Melbourne; for information about
payments or application dates please click here. Alternatively students can apply to graduate in absentia at
any time.
To register for the degree or to apply to graduate please click here.
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