2017 Undergraduate Courses
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Finance | 2017

Overview 

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)
ACCY200Financial Accounting IIA6Autumn, Spring
ECON339Applied Financial Modelling6Spring
FIN 222Corporate Finance6Autumn, Spring
FIN 223Investment Analysis6Autumn, Spring
FIN 226Financial Markets & Institutions6Spring
FIN 322Advanced Corporate Finance6Spring
FIN 323Portfolio Analysis6Autumn
Plus at least 6 credit points from the following:
FIN 320Risk and Insurance6Spring
FIN 324Financial Statement Analysis6Autumn
FIN 325Bank Management6Not offered in this year
FIN 327Entrepreneurial Finance For Business6Not offered in this year
FIN 351International Finance6Not offered in this year
ECON331Financial Economics6Spring

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:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 24 October, 2016