Bachelor of Finance

Studying finance means learning the art of money management.

What are the ins and outs of the financial world?

How can individuals and employers best reach their financial goals?Finance professionals are pragmatic, quick-thinking and ambitious.

They’re skilled problem-solvers who stay informed and get results.

All students commence in the Bachelor of Finance program and after completing first year can choose to specialise in international finance. A common first year comprised of courses in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics and accounting is followed by the choice of pathway best suited to the interests of the student.Students must complete core finance courses, which include: International Financial Institutions and Markets at level 1 Business Finance and Financial Economics at level 2 Portfolio Theory and Management at level 3. Some of the courses offered provide opportunities for gaining affiliate membership to the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA), as well as covering material relevant for entry to the Chartered Financial Analysts and Financial Planning Association. The flexibility of the degree allows students to choose electives across all levels in a wide range of subject areas offered by other faculties. Applicants seeking entry into the Bachelor of Finance or the International specialisation use the SATAC code 314401. Bachelor of Finance (International)This specialisation is ideal for students wishing to focus on the interaction of economics and finance at an international level. Finance courses include Money, Banking and Financial Markets, and International Finance which cover areas such as the mechanics and operation of foreign exchange, debt and equity markets, as well as providing coverage of important monetary and financial issues and developments in the world.This finance pathway is for those interested in trading international financial instruments and providing financial and monetary advice to multinational companies and government, along with working in both merchant and retail banks.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

Areas of Specialisation

For those wishing to focus on the interaction of economics and finance, choices could include financial economics, international trade and finance, and financial econometrics. Students with commercial aspirations undertake courses in corporate finance, futures and risk management, portfolio theory and management, and investment analysis and valuation.All eligible students are admitted to the Bachelor of Finance degree, but may choose to follow the Bachelor of Finance (International) stream.

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan Year Level 1 Core courses ACCTING 1002: Introductory Accounting ECON 1012: Principles of Economics CORPFIN 1002: Business Finance ECON 1009: International Financial Institutions and Markets ECON 1008: Data Analytics orSTATS 1000: Statistical Practice and One approved Maths combination from:MATHS 1009: Introduction to Financial Mathematics I and MATHS 1010: Applications of Quantitative Methods in Finance   orMATHS 1011: Mathematics IA and MATHS 1012: Mathematics IB Elective One level I elective Year Level 2 Core courses CORPFIN 2501: Financial Institutions Management ECON 2508: Financial Economics CORPFIN 2502: Business Valuation and eitherECON 2504: Intermediate Econometrics II orMATHS 2103: Probability and Statistics Electives Four level II electives Year Level 3 Core courses CORPFIN 3501: Portfolio Theory and Management and eitherCORPFIN 3502: Options, Futures and Risk Management  orMATHS 3012: Financial Modelling: Tools and Techniques IIIPlusTwo level III Finance courses from the list below:CORPFIN 3500: Corporate Finance Theory CORPFIN 3503: Corporate Investment and Strategy CORPFIN 3504: Treasury and Financial Risk Management ECON 3506: International TradeECON 3502: EconometricsECON 3510: International Finance ECON 3511: Money, Banking and Financial Markets IIISTATS 3005: Time Series III Electives Four level III electives CURRENT STUDENTS, please visit this link for your study plan templates: www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/current-students/study-plans

Assessment

Assessment may include, but is not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.

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.

Career Readiness

Finance graduates are well positioned to gain employment in the private and public sectors all over the world. Opportunities can arise in trading and merchant banks, investment firms, consulting specialists, private and public corporations, and local and national government agencies.

Roles are likely to include treasury and risk management, stockbroking, fund and portfolio management, international trade, and derivatives trading and pricing.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide 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

Industry Placement

Work placement can include:

• Professions Internships

Professional Accreditation

Some Bachelor of Finance courses provide opportunities for gaining affiliate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australia. They also cover material relevant for entry to the Chartered Financial Analysts and Financial Planning Association.

Additionally, completing certain courses will enable you to obtain partial compliance with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission RG146 (tier 1 Compliance) in the areas of generic knowledge derivatives and securities.

Potential careers

Banker, Commodities or Futures Trader, Accountant, Actuary, Finance Manager, Financial Adviser, Financial Services Officer, Fund and Portfolio Manager, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, International Trade or Business Analyst, Business Manager, Econometrician, Economist, Auditor, Business Analyst, Business Data Analyst, Foreign Affairs, Statistician, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Stockbroker, Financial Systems / Computer Analyst