Bachelor of Economics with Bachelor of Finance

Finance professionals manage money and financial assets to help individuals and employers reach their goals.

Economists look at the 'big picture', and give expert advice on policy design and business strategy.Combined, the two provide an all-inclusive view of markets, the economy and business.

They come together in a wide range of rewarding and well-paid careers which you’ll be uniquely placed to pursue.

A total of 96 units is required to complete the Bachelor of Economics with Bachelor of Finance.

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan Year Level 1 Core courses ACCTING 1002: Introductory Accounting IECON 1008: Data Analytics I or Statistical Practice I ECON 1012: Principles of Economics IECON 1009: International Financial Institutions & Markets ICORPFIN 1002: Business Finance ISemester I MathematicsSemester II Mathematics Electives One Level I elective Year Level 2 Core courses CORPFIN 2501: Financial Institutions Management IICORPFIN 2502: Business Valuation IIECON 2504: Intermediate Econometrics IIECON 2506: Intermediate Microeconomics IIECON 2507: Intermediate Macroeconomics IIECON 2508: Financial Economics II ECON 2513: Global Economic History II Electives One Level II elective Year Level 3 and 4 Core courses CORPFIN 3501: Portfolio Theory and Management IIICORPFIN 3502: Options, Futures and Risk Management III or MATHS 3012 Financial Modelling: Tools and Techniques III Electives Two Level III Finance courses and Four Level III electives Core courses ECON 3525: Economic Policy Analysis III Electives Three Economics Level III courses Four level III electives Note: This is an indicative study plan and subject to change.  Please visit Study Plans for useful guides to help plan enrolment.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

A wide number of our courses have met the competence area requirement for the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Potential careers

Auditor, Business Manager, Data Analyst, Diplomatic corps, Econometrician, Economist, Environmental Economist, Export / Import trade, Financial Analyst, Foreign Affairs, Health Economist, Humanitarian / Aid Worker, Industrial Organiser, International Development Worker, Oil and Gas Analyst, Policy Adviser, Statistician