Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance
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Overview
Commerce, or business, is the exchange of goods or commodities. Gain a comprehensive understanding of all business functions, strategy and skills.
Macquarie business and commerce graduates are sought after by industry. We are known for developing your understanding across all industries, giving you a competitive edge in your business career.
In this flexible degree you'll study management, marketing, finance and accounting all in your first year. You'll then complete one or two majors to develop depth in your chosen commerce discipline
Finance is the study of :
- financial organisations, markets and instruments
- their effect on the flow of funds within the economy
- the control of risk.
In this major you will investigate:
- corporate finance
- investments
- financial markets.
You can complement your study with subjects in accounting, economics, statistics, computing and actuarial studies, to develop a sound understanding of the discipline and its practical applications.
Key features
- Exposure to current issues affecting corporate finance in Australia and Asia. This equips you with a grasp of financial economics – the relation between risk and expected return, the time value of money, and valuation of securities via discounted cash flows.
- Taught within the Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies, giving a unique blend of applied studies with a quantitative focus.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students who enjoy problem solving, critical thinking and are looking to develop a high level of technical and analytical skills.
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Entry requirements
- HSC Mathematics (Assumed Knowledge)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the assumed prior knowledge.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Commerce designated units | 42 |
| Completion of Specified Foundations Units | 15 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit |
Degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 36 | ||||
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Banker
- Corporate manager
- Financial planner/adviser
- Foreign exchange dealer
- Funds manager
- Management consultant
- Portfolio manager
- Government policy advisor
- Insurance consultant
- Investment analyst
Employers
- Accounting and consultancy firms
(such as Accenture, Price Waterhouse) - Commercial Banks
(such as Commonwealth Bank, AMP) - Government Organisations and Agencies
(including Treasury, Reserve Bank) - Educational Institutions
- International organisations
(such as IMF, World Bank, OECD) - Investment banks
(such as Macquarie Bank) - NGOs (such as Greenpeace, World Health Organisation)
- Research organisations
Average starting salary
According to MyCareer.com Salary Centre, the average starting salary for a graduate analyst in the financial sector is $50,000.
Profiles
Our Graduates
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