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Bachelor of Applied Commerce in Financial Planning Major

Sydney, Australia
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Applied Commerce (Financial Planning Major) is a three-year full-time bachelor degree course at TAFE NSW covering financial planning, Investment, Superannuation, Insurance and estate planning with a work placement.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Applied Commerce in Financial Planning Major and apply business analysis
Evidence-based decision-making
and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Financial planner or associate
Specialist financial adviser
Client service manager

Curriculum

Three-year degree. Year 1 covers accounting
Management
Finance
Statistics
Marketing and economics foundations
Year 2 adds commercial law
Income tax
Business finance
Client psychology and insurance planning
Year 3 covers investment analysis
Superannuation
Estate planning
Financial plan construction and a 60-hour internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

Year 12 or equivalent
Additional Requirements: Applicants who meet the Academic and English entry requirements will be invited to a pre-entry interview to discuss their career plans and suitability for entry into the course. The interview process will also include a short literacy and numeracy assessment
Year 12 equivalent at the higher-education column
E. G. India 65-70%
China 70%
Bangladesh CGPA 4.0 or 70% (Academic Requirements by Country PDF
Updated 2026-07-17).

Accepted academic background

Year 12 or equivalent (HE column), Advanced-entry routes for TAFE diploma/advanced diploma graduates, Portfolio (Fashion Design, 3D Art and Animation, Interior Design), IT questionnaire and statement of purpose, Early Childhood Education and Care requires Australian Senior Secondary Certificate with EAL/D band 4 (or equivalent) for the English route.

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Review the course entry requirements
Campus availability
intake dates. Submit the international student application with academic records and required supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Follow the offer instructions and complete any student visa process that applies.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,280 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$3,900 AUD

Program details

Campus	Ultimo
Faculty or school	Business Accounting and Finance
Department	Accounting and Finance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	144
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
18 Jul 2027
247 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.