Honours Degree of Bachelor of Finance

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year.

You might want to build a necessary foundation for postgraduate research in your specialisation.

You could be seeking answers to questions no one else is asking in business research.

Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and financial knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

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

International areas. 

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan First Semester Core courses COMMERCE 4037: Research Methodology (H)CORPFIN 4102: Advanced Finance (H) Electives One course from the below list: CORPFIN 4033: Quantitative Methods (H) COMMERCE 4100: Qualitative Methods (H) ECON 4014: Econometrics IV (H)* *Students may select one of these courses in lieu of either quantitative or qualitative methods by agreement between the student and the supervisor. Second Semester Research project Second semester involves a research project of around 12,000 to 15,000 words. This thesis counts for 50% of the year’s assessment.COMMERCE 4105: Dissertation (H)

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

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

Professional Accreditation

Adelaide Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Potential careers

Business Manager, Econometrician, Economist