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Learning Mode
Undergraduate
Qualification
3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Nov
Start Dates
24
Units
$2,124*
Fees Per Unit
As a financial planner, you’ll advise people on life’s biggest financial decisions — from investment choices to superannuation, and retirement planning. This degree gives you the skills to guide clients toward their financial goals while making a real difference in their lives.
Swinburne is one of Australia’s leaders in business education. Which means you’ll learn from industry professionals, gain hands-on experience with the latest financial software, and collaborate on a real-world consulting project with a live client.
With an ASIC-approved qualification, you’ll be on the path to becoming a licensed financial advisor, ready to step into the workforce with confidence.
Secure your future with the right degree for a changing world.
‘The online flexibility has been a game changer for me. I have no idea where I would be without the ability to study when and how I need to. I have taken my work interstate, overseas, anywhere you can think of.’
Corey, Swinburne Online graduate
There’s an expected increase of 9.2% for jobs over the next 5 years.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business in Finance you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Each year is split into 3 Teaching Periods (14 weeks per Teaching Period). You can choose to study full-time or part-time depending on your preference.
These are foundational units in major business study areas:
Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice
Contemporary Management Principles
Marketing and the Consumer Experience
Financial Information for Decision-Making
Financial Planning major units are designed to dive into practical, future-focused study:
Principles of Financial Planning
Ethics and Client Relationships
Investment and Financial Planning Project
Recommended electives to round up your degree.
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:
Course Rules
To qualify for the Bachelor of Business – Financial Planning students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
Volume of Learning
The Bachelor of Business – Financial Planning consists of 300 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps). In each year eight (8) units normally constitute a full time load of 100 credit points and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business – Financial Planning is typically 3 years.
The full Course Information Set and Whole of Institution Set are available for reference.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied you may be able to get advanced standing (credit transfer).
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
Some students start their journey with a Diploma, which can help them progress to a degree.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied you may be able to get advanced standing (credit transfer).
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
Some students start their journey with a Diploma, which can help them progress to a degree.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
There are several ways to help manage your course fees:
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for financial support.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Credit for prior study:
Services & amenities fee:
For more details on scholarships and financial support, visit the Swinburne website or speak with a Course Consultant!
Let’s take a look at the wide range of roles you can pursue with a Bachelor of Business major in Financial Planning (average annual salaries via SEEK):
Help clients from businesses to individuals manage their finances. Provide expert advice on financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
Help clients from businesses to individuals manage their finances. Provide expert advice on financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
Guide individuals and organisations through their financial goals. Provide expert advice on investments as well as retirement planning, superannuation and other key financial aspects of people’s lives.
Guide individuals and organisations through their financial goals. Provide expert advice on investments as well as retirement planning, superannuation and other key financial aspects of people’s lives.
Help individuals reach their financial goals with tailored advice. User expert knowledge to develop plans for investments as well as savings, budget, insurance, and tax strategies.
Help individuals reach their financial goals with tailored advice. User expert knowledge to develop plans for investments as well as savings, budget, insurance, and tax strategies.
Using data analytics to assess processes, you’ll determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of financial strategies and ensure accurate reporting.
Using data analytics to assess processes, you’ll determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of financial strategies and ensure accurate reporting.
Work with financial planners to prepare documents and data for clients. Use financial management software such as Xplan, to keep track and play an important role in the financial planning process.
Work with financial planners to prepare documents and data for clients. Use financial management software such as Xplan, to keep track and play an important role in the financial planning process.
Work within a companies finance team and prepare budgets, forecasts, and use financial data to guide decision making.
Work within a companies finance team and prepare budgets, forecasts, and use financial data to guide decision making.
Your role is all about the future – new customers, new markets, new products and new processes. You’ll plan and strategise development, helping your company to reach their business goals.
Your role is all about the future – new customers, new markets, new products and new processes. You’ll plan and strategise development, helping your company to reach their business goals.
Accounting is a fantastic stepping stone into industries like business, consulting, law, education, or government.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is where all your classwork will take place. You’ll experience engaging lectures, tackle assignments, and connect with others on lively discussion boards. All within an easy-to-use platform. Stay on top of your progress, plan your studies with ease, and set your own pace — whether you want to fast-track your degree with up to 12 units a year or take it slow with part-time study. It’s all about balancing your studies with the rest of your life!
We’re there for you each step of the way. Our dedicated Student Advisors are your go-to guides. They’ll help you through your enrolment, course planning, technical support and other questions you might have.
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The suite of Swinburne Online Business degrees provides students with the opportunity to forge connections within the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and work with real-life clients with demonstrated experience within their respective fields, such as SEEK.
