COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Management at Curtin University requires students to complete 600 credits to graduate, with most units carrying 25 credits each. The course is structured across six trimesters and combines specialised finance studies with management and leadership training. In the early stages of the program, students study core business subjects such as Financial Decision Making, Introductory Economics, Analytics for Decision Making, Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business, Strategic Career Design, Markets and Legal Frameworks, Introduction to Finance Principles, and Introduction to Global Business. These units help students build strong foundations in business operations, economics, financial systems, and communication skills. As the course progresses, students develop advanced financial expertise through subjects including Business Analysis for Investment, Quantitative Techniques for Business, Corporate Finance, Introduction to Financial Instruments and Markets, International Finance, Introduction to Derivative Securities, and Portfolio Management. Alongside finance studies, students gain management knowledge through units such as Organisational Behaviour, Human Resources Management Introduction, Business and Sustainable Development, International Management, Entrepreneurship, Managing Change, Strategic Management, and Business Ethics. The program combines theoretical and practical learning to prepare graduates for careers in banking, finance, business management, consulting, investment services, and leadership roles across various industries and international business environments.