2019 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Economics and Finance | 2019

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Economics and Finance

Abbreviation:

BEconFin

UOW Course Code:

326

CRICOS Code:

075271A

Total Credit Points:

144

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business

Intake Session(s):

Autumn / Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-Campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 753670
Shoalhaven / 753671
Bateman's Bay / 753672
Bega / 753673
Southern Highlands / 753674
Southern Sydney / 753675

Overview

The Bachelor of Economics and Finance degree is a program for high achievers who wish to become professionals in the areas of economics and finance. The program involves the study of economic and finance theories, and application of these theories as policies and practices in firms at domestic and global levels.

As a graduate, you will be able to identify and apply the tools of analysis to a wide range of economic and financial issues, including the behaviour of consumers and firms, the labour market, the environment, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, and investment and corporate risk. You will also develop expertise in the ways individuals, businesses and other organisations raise, allocate and use money.

Applicants should contact the individual Education Centres for information regarding subject availability as only a limited number of subjects are available.
 

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Coherently explain and integrate theoretical and technical economic and finance knowledge.
2Apply theoretical and technical economic and finance knowledge in order to make informed judgments and decisions to solving problems.
3 Critically analyse and evaluate data and information to support decision-making in business and policy settings.
4 Apply a wide range of empirical techniques to exercise professional judgement in addressing economic and finance problems.
5 Communicate knowledge and information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, orally and in writing.
6 Apply an adaptive and collaborative approach to working with others in a variety of business and professional environments.
7 Reflect on economic and financial events and how they relate to finance principles and/or economic way of thinking.

The Bachelor of Economics and Finance Curriculum map illustrates where course learning outcomes are taught, practiced and assessed within subjects in the program

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Economics and Finance, a candidate must complete a total of at least 144 credit points. 120 credit points will come from core subjects listed below. An additional 24 credit points of elective subjects shall be taken to make up a total of 144 credit points to qualify for the degree.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
ACCY111Accounting Fundamentals In Society6
ACCY112Accounting In Organisations6
COMM101Principles of Responsible Business6
COMM121Statistics for Business6
ECON100Economic Essentials for Business6
FIN 111Introductory Principles of Finance6
ACCY200Financial Accounting IIA6
ECON222Mathematics for Business6
ECON205Macroeconomic Theory and Policy6
ECON215Microeconomic Theory and Policy6
FIN 222Corporate Finance6
FIN 223Investment Analysis6
FIN 226Financial Markets & Institutions6
FIN 323Portfolio Analysis6
FIN 324Financial Statement Analysis6
ECON305Economic Policy6
ECON315Macroeconomic Essentials for Business III6
ECON331Financial Economics6
ECON339Applied Financial Modelling6
COMM330Economics and Finance Applied Research Project6

Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

NOTES:
• Double counting is not permitted when completing a minor.
• No more than 60 credit points shall be for 100-level subjects.
• Subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database.
 

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Economics and Finance enables graduates to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional associations. For further information, visit Professional Recognition and Accreditation.

Other Information

For further information email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 6 November, 2018