If understanding markets and making the most of investment opportunities excites you, then this degree is for you. You will gain technical capabilities in financial planning while also developing competence in client-centred practice. Core to the degree are skills in financial markets, tax, risk management, retirement, professional identity, behavioural finance, superannuation and estate planning, as well as client care, active listening and the law. You will also develop the high quality written and oral communication skills required to meet client needs. This online degree has been designed to meet industry needs – new financial advisers are required to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher under the sector’s professional standards. You will have opportunities for practical work experience and career skills development as part of your study. Plus, you have the option of the BusinessPLUS program, which offers mentoring, networking and career mapping workshops. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice.
