Bachelor of Applied Finance

Macquarie University

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Overview On the back of the global financial crisis, finance has never been hotter.

Being able to navigate through the complex world of markets, banks and laws and provide optimal advice about growing wealth is highly desirable in today's economy.

With the skills you'll gain in this course the ability to … For more content click the Read More button below.On the back of the global financial crisis, finance has never been hotter.

Being able to navigate through the complex world of markets, banks and laws and provide optimal advice about growing wealth is highly desirable in today's economy.

With the skills you'll gain in this course the ability to help organisations create value, invest wisely and control risk you'll find yourself in demand across the globe.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate integrative knowledge of key concepts and principles in applied finance.
2. Develop technical skills required to evaluate key theories, concepts and models in contemporary applied finance.
3. Critically analyse financial data and modelling.
4. Apply appropriate analytical techniques to decisions, issues and problems in finance.
5. Demonstrate communication skills relevant to an appropriate professional environment.
6. Demonstrate an awareness of the effects of current regulatory frameworks on market efficiencies and other innovations in finance.
7. Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues in a global financial context.
8. Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration to achieve diverse purposes in a range of contexts.

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