This double major is designed to provide students with both the theoretical and technical skills necessary to operate in the financial planning industry. It aims to graduate students who are technically competent, professional and well respected in the financial markets. This course provides a good foundation for students seeking employment in the financial planning arena. It also enables professionals currently employed in the field to further develop their skills. This course is accredited with the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership (AFPA) after the relevant work experience requirements are met. It also meets the educational requirements for entry into the Certified Planner (CFP) program. Graduates are also eligible for Associate Professional Membership of the Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch).
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
Year 1 Semester 2 |
| 11001 |
v.3 |
|
Economics (Macro) 101 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 11010 |
v.2 |
|
Law (Contract) 101 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
50.0 |
Year 2 Semester 1 |
| 10815 |
v.3 |
|
Economic Techniques 102 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 12970 |
v.4 |
|
Finance (Personal) 220 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 2806 |
v.5 |
|
Finance (Introductory) 201 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 9792 |
v.7 |
|
Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
Year 2 Semester 2 |
| 2807 |
v.5 |
|
Finance (Managerial) 212 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 6798 |
v.4 |
|
Taxation 301 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 6966 |
v.3 |
|
Mathematical Economics 201 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
OR |
|
| 300956 |
v.3 |
|
Finance (Analysis) 206 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 8931 |
v.5 |
|
Economics (Markets) 203 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
Year 3 Semester 1 |
| 10993 |
v.3 |
|
Business Statistics 101 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 12971 |
v.3 |
|
Financial and Securities Law 298 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 12973 |
v.3 |
|
Estate Planning 326 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 9753 |
v.6 |
|
Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
Year 3 Semester 2 |
| 12034 |
v.5 |
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Business Project 301 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 12972 |
v.3 |
|
Superannuation and Retirement Planning 321 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 300957 |
v.3 |
|
Finance (Plan Construction) 319 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 300958 |
v.3 |
|
Finance (Risk and Insurance) 309 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
| |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 |
Hrs/Wk |
Credits |
| 305302 |
v.2 |
|
Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 300 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 305408 |
v.2 |
|
Environmental Economics for Business 201 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 307523 |
v.1 |
|
Economics of E-Business 349 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 3414 |
v.7 |
|
Economics (International Trade) 311 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 3415 |
v.7 |
|
Economics (Public) 312 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 9751 |
v.7 |
|
Economics (Industrial) 301 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 9766 |
v.6 |
|
Economic Policy Issues 302 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 10539 |
v.4 |
|
Economics (Managerial) 304 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 10540 |
v.3 |
|
Economic Theory 300 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 10541 |
v.3 |
|
International Financial Economics 302 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 10542 |
v.3 |
|
Labour Economics 302 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 10827 |
v.3 |
|
History of Economic Thought 302 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 10836 |
v.3 |
|
Introductory Econometrics 211 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 11000 |
v.4 |
|
Econometrics 313 |
4.0 |
25.0 |
| 11998 |
v.3 |
|
Economics (Asian Development) 302 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 305288 |
v.2 |
|
Competitive Analysis 200 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 305291 |
v.2 |
|
Strategic Games 201 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
| # |
In 2005 only this unit may be substituted with an optional unit. |
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