Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) - Finance and Financial Planning in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

If you aspire to conduct cutting-edge research at the doctoral level while exploring innovative business concepts, our Advanced Commerce program prepares you for success in any professional direction. This comprehensive degree merges our three-year Bachelor of Commerce with an additional Honours year, offering a seamless academic journey with tailored learning and career-building experiences from day one. Admission is highly selective, allowing you to collaborate with future industry pioneers and academic trailblazers in an exclusive cohort.

Your educational journey starts with a foundational year establishing core business competencies. Through hands-on projects and evaluations, you'll develop expertise in business strategy, professional conduct, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. Starting in your second year, you'll specialize in your selected discipline while gaining early access to advanced coursework like the Introduction to Research Methods for Honours - typically reserved for fourth-year students. This early exposure helps shape your academic trajectory toward either research or professional practice.

The third year features an immersive capstone experience where you'll implement your knowledge in real-world business scenarios. Exclusive to this advanced program, you'll receive personalized mentorship throughout this practical component. Your final year culminates in either an original research thesis or an intensive industry placement with a complementary project, allowing full integration of your acquired expertise.

Financial advisors empower clients to navigate fiscal responsibilities and secure their financial futures. This dual specialization equips you with comprehensive investment knowledge for financial counseling, covering essential topics like market principles, financial products, taxation regulations, corporate finance, asset allocation strategies, succession planning, and regulatory ethics. The curriculum also explores the psychological dimensions influencing financial choices and behaviors.