Profiles

Mr Jeremy Cox
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing)

Course: Deakin University Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing), 2005

Highlights: A semester at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark and undertaking a triple major

Employment: Analyst with a leading Australian financial services firm

Attending the Copenhagen Business School for a semester-long exchange proved to be a huge career break for Jeremy Cox.

According to Jeremy, the experience was a significant factor in him landing a position as an analyst with one of Australia’s leading financial services firms. He began work in the firm’s Collins Street office about a week after he completed his degree studies.

‘It was great to be able to put on my resume that I had insights into how a different society works, including its financial system,’ said Jeremy who now has a more global perspective for his future career path.

Jeremy, a Dean’s Scholar recipient, said the staff at Deakin International, who help organise overseas exchanges, were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Jeremy considers Deakin’s strength to be the flexibility it offers within course structures. As a Dean’s Scholar he appreciated being able to accelerate his studies so he could accommodate three majors.

‘I like the way Deakin allows students to gain a taste of all the core subjects in their first year so they can make a more informed choice about areas in which to specialise. I was able to tailor my course to undertake a triple major in finance, human resource management and marketing. I was also able to study off campus for one semester using the excellent online learning facilities,’ said Jeremy.

Jeremy has found his triple major combination invaluable in his first full-time position. In addition to working as an analyst advising on investments, he has also become involved in human resource management and marketing activities within his division.

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