Financial Services and of Laws

Description

This combined degree requires the completion of units in both law and financial services. It provides the opportunity and flexibility to pursue either a legal or financial services career or use the legal knowledge gained in the financial or commercial sector.

The Bachelor of Laws requires the completion of 144 credit points. Students must complete 18 compulsory units (108 credit points) covering areas of study required for admission as a legal practitioner. Students must select a further 6 units (36 credit points) from a number of law electives.

The Law degree is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW for admission to practise in that State and mutual recognition legislation extends this recognition to other Australian jurisdictions.

The Bachelor of Financial Services is designed to provide knowledge and skills applicable to a career in the financial services industry or in law. In particular, the focus is on financial planning, tax and law. The course is intended to equip students with the skills required to operate in an increasingly competitive environment.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of areas such as managing wealth, estate planning, risk management, the stock market, investment and portfolio management, modern portfolio theory, financial analysis, taxation, superannuation, mutual funds, applied economics, social benefits, insurance, selling and sales techniques, and relevant private and corporate law.

Career Opportunities

This double degree provides the flexibility to pursue a purely legal career, build a successful career in a financial services field or work in a legal capacity in the financial or commercial sector.

As a Lawyer working as a solicitor/barrister (with the required workplace training), in a legal practice, legal aid agency, advocacy organisation, government department, commerce or management.

As a Financial Services Advisor: Financial Planner, Para planner, Owner of licensed financial planning practise, Banking - Financial Planning, Life insurance - Financial Planning, Accounting or Law firm - Financial Planning, Stockbroking - Financial Planning, Funds manager, Credit Counselling.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee

• EUR 12840 Year (National)
• EUR 12840 Year (International)

Start date February,June,October 2015 Credits 240
Duration full-time 60 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode Online Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Attendance No Attendance Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to:

(i) provide an understanding and knowledge of Australian law and to develop skills which will enable students to use their legal knowledge both within the legal profession or in other areas where legal skills can be employed; and

(ii) provide the knowledge and skills applicable to a career in the financial services industry; in particular, the focus is on financial planning tax and law.

The Bachelor of Laws component aims to graduate students who can demonstrate:

1. understanding and knowledge of Australian law and awareness of indigenous, international and theoretical perspectives;

2. competence in using legal research and analytical skills that equip them to work in the legal profession or in a broad range of law related occupations;

3. competence in oral and written communication;

4. the ability to work independently and in groups; and

5. professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with having completed a law degree.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

BFS component: summarise major concepts of the financial planning arena, especially the role of a financial planner and the process of financial planning;

be familiar with and apply investment, portfolio and financial and insurance risk management theories and strategies in the Australian and international contexts;

have a clear understanding of the Australian regulatory, legal, taxation, superannuation, estate planning, social security and wealth management framework in which financial planners operate;

understand and identify taxation implications for individuals from the financial planners perspective;

prepare oral and written reports and financial plans as required in the financial services area;

demonstrate the ability to conduct client interviews and incorporate the gained information and financial planning components to structure a financial plan;

evaluate and discuss contemporary social and ethical issues related to the financial planning sector; and

demonstrate skills that will provide the foundation for lifelong learning and career development in the financial services sector: Solve problems, evaluate data, and communicate information to both clients and the wider public.

BLaws component: critically understand a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of the law relevant to the course;

compose a clear, coherent and logical argument, to communicate it effectively through both the written and spoken word, to defend it against criticism, as well as being able and willing to recognise potential alternative conclusions for particular situations;

develop an interest in, and positive attitude towards, the appropriate development and reform of the law, and the intellectual integrity and independence of mind to challenge orthodoxy and to stand up for a personal conception of what is right, whilst also being self-critical and open to alternative views;

demonstrate a thorough grounding in the theory of finance and financial planning;

show the application of theory of finance and financial planning; and

apply their knowledge to real world problems and projects.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

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Requirements

Acandidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).

All students including international students must meet the University's English Language Requirements.

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Recommended studies: Mathematics for some units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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