Undergraduate TAS-BFI-DEG-2022
Bachelor of Business (Finance)
Make a career out of analytical thinking
Layer entrepreneurial thinking throughout your new skills in finance and business, gaining tools to become a decision maker in financial departments. Access the Bloomberg Lab, a real-time financial data system.
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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
24
Price
From
$36,830
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 28 Aug 22
QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Acquire and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills related to business and organisations (Discipline Knowledge).
- Communicate information effectively in written and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders (Communication Skills).
- Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and evaluation of complex business problems and draw logical conclusions (Critical Skills).
- Work both independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed team outcomes (Teamwork).
Our business course gives you both job-specific and transferrable skills. Transferrable skills set you up for long-term success. We embed the principals of leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship and innovation and teach you critical thinking, strategic analysis, and evidence-based decision making, so you can adapt as the job market evolves.
As a Bachelor of Business (Finance) graduate, you will have access to a diverse range of career opportunities such as:
- Financial advisor
- Portfolio manager
- Financial Analyst
- Banking
- Superannuation
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course can apply for membership through the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance
Higher education via OUA
Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified
Higher education
Successful completion of a minimum of 2 (25 credit points) undergraduate subjects of study within an equivalent AQF level course or higher.
Secondary education
Published ATAR ≥ 50,
Internal ATAR ≥ 50,
Concessional ATAR ≥ 50
VET studies
Successful completion of certificate IV or higher
Work and Life
Domestic Applicants with work and life experience: If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have extensive or sustained work experience.
The following qualifications are recognised articulating admissions pathways into the B3A Bachelor of Business:
- Diploma of Applied Business
- Associate Degree in Applied Business
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Diploma of Marketing & Communication
- Advanced Diploma of Marketing & Communication
- Diploma of Travel and Tourism
- Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism
- Diploma of University Studies
- Associate Degree in University Studies
Studying a degree in Business will give you the knowledge and skills to take your passion and develop it into a career.
Careers in finance suit analytical, inquisitive thinkers who want to work closely with the decision-makers within an organisation. You’ll learn how banking and financial institutions operate, along with financial planning and management, investment analysis, and corporate and international finance.
We embed principles of entrepreneurial thinking, strategic management and innovation across our programs, so you get the edge in your chosen career. Studying with us will give you access to the Bloomberg Lab, a real-time financial data system used by global business and financial professionals. We’re one of a small number of institutions able to offer this resource to our students.
Our accelerated teaching model means you can complete your full Bachelor of Business in just two years. If you prefer to take more time to complete your degree, you can also choose from our range of flexible options and pick a study pattern to suit your lifestyle.
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:
Year 1. 8 subjects in first year including:
- 4 core subjects
- TAS-BAA111 People and Organisations
- TAS-BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy
- TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
- TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
- 2 major subjects
- TAS-BEA112 Principles of Finance
- TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
- 2 electives
Year 2. 8 subjects in second year including:
- 4 core subjects
- TAS-BAA211 Entrepreneurship
- TAS-BAA215 Business and Corporate Law
- TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy
- TAS-BMA250 Managerial Social Responsibility
- 2 major subjects
- TAS-BEA286 Investment Analysis
- TAS-BFA204 Financial Planning
- 2 electives
Year 3. 8 subjects in third year including:
- 4 major subjects
- TAS-BEA309 International Finance
- TAS-BEA321 Banking and Financial Institutions
- TAS-BEA343 Corporate Finance
- TAS-BEA380 Derivative Securities
- 4 electives
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Open access
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