COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Finance is structured around four key themes: foundation commerce knowledge, specialist discipline knowledge, capstone experience, and elective study. These themes are designed to build your expertise progressively and prepare you for a successful career in the financial sector.In part A, foundation commerce knowledge, you will develop a broad understanding of key principles in economics and econometrics. These units help you understand how financial decisions are influenced by market forces and public policy, and how organisations respond to changes in the economic environment. This foundation equips you with analytical skills that support your specialised finance studies.Part B focuses on specialist discipline knowledge. Here, you will deepen your understanding of finance by studying topics such as investment management, financial markets and institutions, corporate finance, derivatives, and risk management. The skills and knowledge you acquire in this part of the course are essential for applying finance concepts to real-world business challenges. Many of these units align with the requirements of professional accreditation bodies, helping you pursue qualifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst or Certified Practising Accountant.In part C, the capstone experience brings together everything you have learned. You will complete a final project or case-based unit that challenges you to solve complex financial problems or analyse strategic financial decisions. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your critical thinking and ability to apply your learning in practical contexts.Part D allows for free elective study, giving you the flexibility to shape your degree to suit your interests and career goals. You might choose to deepen your finance expertise further or explore other disciplines such as business analytics, international business, or law. You could also take units that contribute to a second major or minor. This flexibility ensures you graduate with a strong foundation in finance, complemented by a well-rounded academic profile.