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Finance
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
Finance is about money and investments. People on their own and in partnerships, companies and other entities (including state and federal governments), have a common objective of profitable investment. What is a government-secured bond? What is a share? What are the reasons for investing in either...and when's the right time? These are some of the questions answered in the domain of finance.
You will study finance in depth, examining investment, financial markets, financial modeling and portfolio analysis. You will learn advanced statistical techniques for analysis and modeling, including the classical linear regression model, model diagnostics, univariate time series modelling and forecasting. You’ll explore corporate finance, including financial strategies, security analysis and portfolio management. The course is both rigorous and practical, with an emphasis on applications and real world financial management. It will give you the theoretical knowledge and tools of business finance that are demanded by employers in all sections of the world economy.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCY200 | Financial Accounting IIA | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| FIN 222 | Corporate Finance | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| FIN 223 | Investment Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| FIN 226 | Financial Markets & Institutions | 6 | Spring |
| ECON339 | Applied Financial Modelling | 6 | Spring |
| FIN 322 | Advanced Corporate Finance | 6 | Spring |
| FIN 323 | Portfolio Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus at least 6 credit points from the following: | |||
| FIN 320 | Risk and Insurance | 6 | Spring |
| FIN 324 | Financial Statement Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| FIN 325 | Bank Management | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| FIN 327 | Entrepreneurial Finance For Business | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| FIN 351 | International Finance | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ECON331 | Financial Economics | 6 | Spring |
Note: Students undertaking a double major with Financial Planning are required to substitute an additional 300-level FIN subject for FIN 323 in their Financial Planning major.
Professional Recognition
A Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) enables graduates to meet the membership requirements of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit Professional Recognition.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
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