Bachelor of Applied Finance

On the back of the global financial crisis, finance has never been hotter. Being able to navigate through the complex world of markets, banks and laws and provide optimal advice about growing wealth is highly desirable in today's economy.

With the skills you'll gain in this course the ability to help organisations create value, invest wisely and control risk you'll find yourself in demand across the globe.

Key Features

• This specialist course equips you to become a professional in the field of finance.
• Units apply current theory and analytical techniques to real-world finance industry situations.
• Your teachers are highly qualified and experienced lecturers who have a thorough understanding of finance industry practices.

Accreditation

This degree, and associated double degrees, have been approved by ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission - authorised assessors) as meeting ASIC training requirements in relation to RG146 compliance for generic knowledge, skills, securities, derivatives, managed investments, deposit products and non-cash payment facilities, and foreign exchange, subject to the completion of certain units. Macquarie University is a CFA Program Partner of the CFA Institute, the global association for investment professionals that awards the Chartered Financial Analyst®designation. The Bachelor of Applied Finance is a partnering program.

Suitable For

Interested in financial systems, money and mathematics? The Bachelor of Applied Finance gives you the flexibility to work in either the Australian or international financial sector and will provide you with insight into financial markets, organisations and instruments.

Professions

• Financial analyst for accounting and consultancy firms
• Financial economist
• Investment analyst
• Management consultant
• Market analyst
• Planning/policy analyst
• Public administrator
• Researcher
• Statistician
• Stockbroker

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,450
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,518.75

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.