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Bachelor of Applied Finance - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Commerce
Division: Division of Economic and Financial Studies
Department(s): Department of Accounting and Finance
Area Of Study: Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Statistics
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 027342M
Key Features:
This program is a specialist undergraduate finance program which provides a broad theoretical background in finance and specific technical skills that are required for many career opportunities in the finance industry. 
Suitable For:
For students wanting to gain a university qualification in specific finance areas and for students intersted in developing skills in the area of finance and learning how to apply this knowledge in different contexts. 
Career Opportunities:
Bachelor of Applied Finance graduates are well qualified for employment in finance and banking both in Australia and internationally and have excellent career opportunities in specialist financial institutions, treasury and finance departments of large private companies, security and currency trading, portfolio management and general financial and investment advising. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: A sound knowledge (or equivalent) of mathematics.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank: 82

Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 3 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 68
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $836.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $20,064.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8
Notes: This course may take longer to complete if students start in July. The total course duration could be 3.5 years.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
ACCG105 Introductory Financial Accounting
ACST101 Techniques and Elements of Finance
COMP123 Introduction to Information Technology
ECON110 Macroeconomic Principles*
ECON111 Microeconomic Principles
ECON141 Introductory Econometrics*
STAT170 Introductory Statistics
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
MATH135 Mathematics IA*
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
ACCG253 Financial Management*
ACST201 Financial Techniques, Instruments and Markets*
ECON200 Microeconomic Analysis*
ECON201 Macroeconomic Analysis*
YEAR 2 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ECON232 Econometric Principles*
ECON233 Financial Econometrics*
STAT273 Risk and Chance*
YEAR 3 (CORE UNITS)
ACCG329 Security Pricing and Hedging*
ACCG353 Corporate Financial Design*
ECON335 The Economics of Financial Institutions*
ECON360 International Finance*
FIN310 Issues in Applied Finance*
YEAR 3 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ACCG350 Financial Statement Analysis*
ECON350 Money and Finance*
ECON361 Economic and Business Forecasting*
Sample Program Notes: This is an example of a program which satisfies the requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Finance Degree. However, many other combinations of units are possible. Students are encouraged to construct a program of study which reflects their interests and satisfies the degree requirements.

 

 
 

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