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MJRU-FINCE

Finance

Undergraduate major

Gain comprehensive skills in managing money and knowledge of financial markets, and learn how to manage investment risks that we may face in the future.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Finance Major
  • Credit

    Credit

    200
Course outline

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This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

Course outline
Finance

Outline

Outline

Finance and banking professionals use analytical knowledge and skills to help clients find financial solutions, start new businesses or expand existing ones. They work in corporate finance, financial markets, managed funds and superannuation, or in retail banking and private wealth management.

The Finance major gives you a broad understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets. You’ll learn about investment evaluation and how to make decisions on funding activities and disbursement of profits. You’ll also examine the role of financial markets.

This major will put you in a good position to sit for the highly regarded CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exams, because it incorporates at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge into its curriculum.

This major can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Innovation.

You can also study Finance as part of a Science and Commerce double degree.

Recommended double majors

What jobs can the Finance lead to?

Careers

  • Credit analyst
  • Finance manager/consultant 
  • Innovation consultant/analyst 
  • Investment banker/analyst 
  • Portfolio manager 
  • Stockbroker/trader

What you'll learn

  • acquire and utilise relevant financial technologies, and methodologies to critically analyse financial problems in ways that demonstrate creative thinking and responsible judgement, GC1, GC3, GC4, GC5, GC6
  • demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the role the finance industry has on ethical decision making and influencing positive sustainable development goals in culturally diverse societies, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC4, GC5, GC6
  • demonstrate industry readiness and emotional intelligence acquired individually and in groups through the use of industry-specific technologies applicable to current and future innovations in corporate, investment, and international finance, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC4, GC5, GC6
  • identify, understand, and solve complex corporate finance and investment problems to create solutions in a changing global financial environment, GC1, GC3, GC4, GC5, GC6
  • communicate complex quantitative and qualitative financial analysis professionally, clearly, and persuasively that contribute to profitable, environmentally sustainable, and ethically responsible financial decisions, GC1, GC3, GC4, GC5, GC6

Why study Finance

High national ranking

Curtin Business School is ranked first in Australia’s 4 Palmes League, as a 'Top business school with significant international influence'. (Eduniversal Business School Rankings 2022)

Cutting-edge

Experience Wall Street at Curtin, with Refinitiv Eikon software, global news services and real-time stock prices.

Professional recognition

This course is recognised by the CFA Institute and Curtin students may qualify for a CFA Program Scholarship.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course may be eligible to apply for affiliate membership of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute. For CFA membership, a passing score for level 1 exam is needed along with more than one year of professional work experience.

From day one I started to engage in industry and in my final year I received a scholarship to intern for the NZ Taxpayers' Union in Wellington, New Zealand.

Ryan Soares
Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Please view the Bachelor of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

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  • Curtin course code: MJRU-FINCE
  • Last updated on: 28 March 2024

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