Undergraduate Major

Finance

A degree in finance can take your love of numbers to the next level as you dive into corporate finance, treasury management, investment analysis and international finance.

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MJ-FINA
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Full Time or Part Time
Selection rank
70
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Overview

This degree could lead you to a big role with a big salary package – but that’s not the only option. Depending on your life goals, you could find your rewards in not-for-profit organisations, government agencies or start-ups.

You’ll learn to explore business opportunities, analyse problems and find solutions. Learn how to make informed decisions and shape business interactions in a creative, confident and ethical way.

You’ll learn to understand capital investment, cost of capital, sources of funds, dividend policy, working capital management, efficient capital markets, portfolio management, the use of options, futures, forward exchange contracts and more.

3 reasons to study Finance at Murdoch

  1. Unlock your potential and gain a comprehensive knowledge of how financial markets work, and how financial aspects of firms are managed.
  2. Build your network of contacts by becoming a member of professional bodies and associations through our industry connections.
  3. Provide advice on various areas of financial management, such as investment, sources of finance, and risk management.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

  • How to explore business opportunities, analyse problems and find solutions.
  • How to make informed decisions and shape business interactions in a creative, confident and ethical way.
  • Capital investment, sources of funds, dividend policy, working capital management, efficient capital markets, portfolio management, the use of options, futures, forward exchange contracts and more.

Your future career

With this qualification, you can pursue career opportunities across the world in stockbroking, insurance and banking, and in public, private or not-for profit organisations. Careers could include:

  • Credit Manager
  • Financial Analyst or Manager
  • Investment Strategist
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Finance Broker

You could work for consultancy or professional services firms, universities or institutions, government agencies, banks, brokerage firms and more.

For more details about this course, please download our information pack.

Professional recognition

Graduates are potentially eligible for associate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). For advice on specific requirements students should contact FINSIA directly.

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Structure

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Total credit points: 24

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Major24 credit points
Required Units24 credit points
BSL201Finance Law3
BUS140Introduction to Finance3
BUS163Introduction to Accounting3
BUS286Corporate Finance3
BUS288Treasury Management3
BUS329Investment Analysis3
BUS330International Finance3
BUS333Derivative Securities3
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Entry requirements

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English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.

Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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