Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Financial Planning and Wealth Management (Sandwich Year)

Demand for personal financial planning looks set to increase due to factors such as increasing life expectancy, and the growing complexity of financial services and products. A global shortage of qualified advisers means graduates with financial planning skills are likely to be highly sought after. This course prepares students for this burgeoning career choice. Innovative teaching, learning and assessment methods are used in the course such as preparing a financial plan based on a case study, undertaking cashflow modelling and risk profiling. Typically, a module involves interactive lecture(s) weekly, delivered synchronously online or on campus, followed by a range of active learning sessions such as seminars and workshops. Upon successful completion, students should be well placed to pursue potential future career options with financial institutions, including investment advisory services, commercial banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies; and finance companies. They could also explore potential options in the finance departments of non-financial corporations, non-profit institutions and governmental agencies.