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Bachelor of Business - Finance (DBCF)
University of South Australia (UniSA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00121B
The Bachelor of Business (Finance) focuses on the borrowing, lending and investing of money. Students develop a dynamic understanding of the complex finance industry and have the opportunity to embed an internship, mentoring or work-integrated learning into thier degree providing valuable industry experience.
Structure
- Business School core courses
- required courses in finance and appropriate electives
- completion of courses totaling 108 units.
Subjects
- Finance
Standard entry requirements
- Qualify for South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with competitive ATAR
- Or complete secondary education equivalent to SACE
- Complete International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Complete or partially complete higher education program
- Complete four Open Universities Australia courses at undergraduate level or above
- Complete a Certificate IV level or above
- Qualify for special entry
- Complete a Foundation Studies program
- And meet any pre-requisite and academic requirements. International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained the required standards prior to admission.
Recognition
Graduates of the program satisfy the educational requirements for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) where they are working in the financial services industry. The program is also recognised through the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. Affiliated programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) for all three levels of the CFA Program exams, including ethics. This program positions students to undertake the Chartered Financial Analyst? exam, which has become one of the most respected and recognised investment credentials in the world. The CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential employers and the marketplace that the curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. As an Affiliated University, the University of South Australia's Business School is eligible to grant a number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year.
Study pathways
Students can package the Bachelor of Business (Finance) with the Master of Professional Accounting degree and graduate with two qualifications in just four years with the 3+1 Pathway to Masters program.
Further information
Students can enhance their career prospects by undertaking a Combined Degree in Civil Engineering and Finance. Students gain knowledge and skills in civil engineering and develop their understanding of financial systems from business finance, financial markets and economics. Duration: 5.5 years full time
