Bachelor of Applied Commerce

• Apply contemporary finance principles and concepts across a range of areas in financial planning, accounting and related fields

• Apply your knowledge of current industry products, financial concepts, best practice and regulatory requirements to make positive contributions to the work environment

• Act ethically, professionally, with honesty and integrity in all financial matters, including when advising clients

• Continuously review, analyse and update your financial knowledge as a professional in the finance sector, staying up to date with industry developments, regulatory changes and legal knowledge

• Identify opportunities and challenges when developing financial strategies and use your initiative to achieve the best outcomes for clients

• Critically analyse, manage and solve problems using a range of high-level written, verbal and visual communication techniques

• Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

• A government approved bachelor's degree (formerly FASEA approved course). Also accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

• Work experience in the financial services industry

• You may be eligible to apply for professional membership to Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and/or the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). You may be eligible to register to the Tax Practitioners’ Board as a tax agent and tax (financial) adviser.

You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent OR

• A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent OR

• A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification OR

You must also:

• Attend a pre-admission interview where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support

Note:

• Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

• Please ensure to attach all evidence when applying for this course to demonstrate the minimum entry requirements and for ease of the enrolment process.

• An interest in finance and numbers

• An interest in helping others

• Good communication and relationship-building skills

• Problem solving skills

• Curiosity and attention to detail

• Checked the requirements set by the Australian Government Treasury’s Financial Adviser Standards