Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning and Advice)

Massey University

The skills taught in the Bachelor of Business Financial Planning and Advice will help those who wish to develop knowledge relevant to this important and growing sector. The qualification can be configured to assist you if you are either wanting to become a financial planner, or those already in the industry that are looking to gain further certification. Please note that this qualification does not satisfy the educational requisite established by the Financial Markets Authority under the current Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services. A student seeking to be licenced as a financial adviser in New Zealand should consider taking the Certificate in Financial Advice which does grant such status. It will be possible to cross credit some of the credits from the certificate back into the bachelors degree as part of the elective schedule. You will develop your numeracy, logic and analytical skills. A financial planner or adviser works with people to help them make the best financial decisions for their situation whether it is mortgages, term investments, shares or insurance options. Youll learn about the components of the personal financial planning process. Youll study financial institutions and markets as well as instruments.

School of Economics and Finance