Finance (Bachelor of Commerce)

Major

Overview

Finance is all about decision making. Do I buy or sell, invest or borrow? Finance specialists research and analyse the financial aspects of organisations and markets. They provide advice on investments and other areas of financial management. Studying finance will give you a broad understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets in Australia, plus the theory and techniques underlying financial decision-making. 

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Key information

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Online

Unit set code

MJ-M30045

Professional recognition

This major is recognised through the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

Career outcomes

You may find employment opportunities in banking, brokering, credit analysis, funds management, insurance, international finance, risk management and securities analysis.

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Units

  • Ethics for Financial Professionals MAA250
  • Money and Capital Markets MAF202
  • Business Finance MAF203
  • Equities and Investment Analysis MAF307
  • International Finance and Investment MAF306
  • Derivative and Fixed Income Securities MAF308
  • Corporate Finance MAF302 (Capstone)
  • Plus one unit from:

  • Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance MAE256
  • Quantitative Methods for Business MAF210
  • *Please note: Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Online mode.