Bachelor of Financial Advising

After recent high profile, multi-million dollar fraud and incompetency scandals, strict new regulatory guidelines now govern the finance industry, both locally and internationally. The guidelines have resulted in a dramatic increase in the demand for qualified, accredited financial advisers; the Financial Advising industry is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the service economy.

The Bachelor of Financial Advising is an innovative and multi-discipline degree designed to meet the current dramatic growth in an industry requiring in-depth understanding of accounting, taxation, financial planning and superannuation. The new regulatory framework, administered by the Australian Serurity Commission (ASIC), now requires expertise in all these areas to ensure consumers receive intergrated and holistic financial advice.

Unique in Australia, the Financial Advising degree gives you in-depth knowledge in the legislation, policies, personal attributes and principals of providing financial advice to businesses and individuals. It provides a pathway to a range of careers in providing financial advice, with emphasis on the development of technical and personal skills (such as communication and problem solving skills) necessary to provide sound financial advice to all members of the community.

A Career in Financial Advising

The Bachelor of Financial Advising is suited to those students seeking a career path directed towards public accounting and financial planning practices which emphasise expertise in the areas of superannuation, taxation, personal financial planning and overall integrated financial advice.

As a graduate, you may pursue an exciting career such as:
»» client investment adviser
»» financial advisory officer
»» retirement planning adviser
»» investment adviser
»» tax or investment consultant
»» accountant

Positions can be found in private practice, as well as in local, state and federal government departments, large and small financial institutions, and a large range of businesses.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the Apply Now pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.