COURSE CURRICULUM

The first-year foundation subjects in the Bachelor of Business in Finance provide students with a comprehensive introduction to essential business, analytical, and ethical concepts. Students gain a solid understanding of accounting principles, including the role of financial and non-financial reporting in decision-making, accountability, and corporate governance, as well as practical skills in double-entry bookkeeping and financial statement preparation. Foundational finance modules cover corporate and personal finance, financial planning, and the time value of money, incorporating ethical considerations in managing finance. Quantitative techniques and computer-based models support business decision-making, while economics courses introduce macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts, policy-relevant economic analysis, and contemporary social issues such as inequality, growth, trade, and environmental sustainability. Marketing, management, supply chain management, and communication courses provide insights into market analysis, organizational strategy, operational trade-offs, and effective professional communication. Students also explore responsible and ethical commerce, systems thinking, and innovative problem-solving aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, applying their learning in collaboration with peers and industry experts. Legal studies provide foundational knowledge of Australian law, including contract, tort, consumer, and criminal law, equipping students with the skills to navigate complex business environments.Major subjects build advanced technical and analytical expertise in finance and investment. Students gain knowledge in financial mathematics, investment analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance, and international financial markets. Specialized courses cover sustainable finance, emerging business technologies, trading systems, alternative assets, banking risk management, and digital finance innovations. Integrative capstone subjects and innovation-focused courses enable students to apply knowledge in real-world and simulated business environments, fostering ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable decision-making. Modules in design thinking, entrepreneurship, and leadership further prepare students to identify opportunities, drive growth, and implement solutions in dynamic financial and business contexts. Collectively, the program equips graduates with analytical, technical, managerial, and ethical competencies necessary to excel in finance and data-driven business environments.