Bachelor of Applied Finance - University of South Australia

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Aim

This degree provides graduates with specialist knowledge in applied finance that is appropriate to the needs of managerial personnel in financial institutions or in areas of business such as treasury, financial planning and small business management, and the potential to proceed to the honours program and other postgraduate study.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have:

• Qualified for the SACE; and
• Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
• Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS);
• Obtained a competitive TER.

 Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have:

• Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
• Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
• Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
• Completed a recognised diploma or advanced diploma from TAFE;
• Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• Completed the University Foundation Studies program with a competitive GPA;
• Qualified for Special Entry.

English language entry requirements

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing sub scores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA;

OR

Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years;

OR

Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years;

OR

Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Knowledge of Mathematical Studies and Specialist Maths at SACE Stage 2 is generally assumed. Nevertheless, students are counselled on entry and where appropriate may be advised to undertake a bridging program.

Content/structure

Students undertake the Division-wide core and then a major in applied finance. In addition, students can undertake the professional sequence in applied finance and must complete 108 units to satisfy the requirements of the program.

Professional recognition

Graduates satisfy the educational requirements for Associate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia further requires the graduate to be working in the financial services industry.

Completion of the program also provides Tier 1 accredited recognition by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission which is the minimum requirement to act as a representative of an Australian financial services licensee in the financial planning industry. Further Tier 1 accredited recognition can be obtained by students completing the following course:
BANK 3005 Applied Financial Planning

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 18,880 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Rules

The program comprises: