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Undergraduate CUR-FIN-DEG-2022

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

Specialise in finance to make your career count

Launch into market with a sound understanding of the finance services industry. Delve into accounting, economics, business law, management, marketing and technology to get ready to discover issues, build strategies, and make decisions.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

Price

From

$43,890

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

14 Aug 22
13 Nov 22

Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2022

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

2022

Degree structure

Core subjects

Major subjects

Elective subjects

Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this degree students will be able to:

identify, understand, apply and analyse financial issues and their impacts on national and international financial environment
communicate quantitative and qualitative financial analysis professionally and in ways that are responsible and appropriate for local, national and international business contexts
distinguish, identify and apply available technologies and methodologies to investigate financial issues in ways that demonstrate critical thinking and responsible judgement
apply acquired skills individually and in a group to facilitate the understanding and solution of financial issues in a professional and ethical manner while appreciating the importance and impact of cultural diversity on making financial decisions
understand the implications and potential impacts of current developments as well as identify new developments in the field of finance and integrate available strategies into the existing body of knowledge.

Career opportunities

A major in Finance can open the door to a range of careers nationally and internationally. Careers in finance can include working in corporate finance, working for financial institutions, the financial services industry or working in financial markets in Australia and overseas.

Professional recognition

Curtin University’s School of Economics and Finance has joined the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Bachelor of Commerce Finance is part of the Program.

Entry requirements

Open enrolment subjects

Any subject completed at the same AQF level that is not a core subject can be used as an elective. We don’t have any preference on what subjects are taken as electives, however we would advise the student to select electives that are 1) of personal interest to the student, OR 2) value-add to their degree – perhaps are complementary with the degree being undertaken.

Higher education via OUA

Successful study through OUA – either:
- Successful completion of four OUA full degree level subjects at pass level. (This satisfies the English language proficiency requirement.) OR
- Successful completion of two OUA full degree level subjects with separate evidence of English proficiency is required.

Higher education

Successful completion of one full time semester (four standard subjects) towards an Undergraduate or higher level of study at an Australian University (separate evidence of English proficiency is not required).

Secondary education

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 70 or equivalent. Students must have English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR. Mathematics Applications ATAR. Desirable Mathematics Methods ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR. To determine your eligibility for entry please refer to Interstate Year 12 and IB Students, TISC Tertiary Institutions Service Centre link http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/prerequisites-comparison.tisc

VET studies

Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Associate Diploma. You may also be eligible for credit toward your university study.
Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV and evidence of English proficiency.

Work and Life

Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid for two years.)
Finished secondary education more than two years ago
Bridging and enabling degree entry
- Curtin Enabling Program: UniReady - https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/uniready-enabling-subjects-curtin-university-cur-unr-deg
Enabling degrees completed through other Australian Universities which meet minimum entry requirements for that institution will be accepted as minimum entry requirements for this degree.

Additional information

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Centre for Aboriginal Studies - http://karda.curtin.edu.au/
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications - https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/overseas-qualifications/

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants need to meet Curtin's English Language requirements. You normally need ONE of the following:

Must have a 50% minimum in English ATAR (or equivalent).
Completion of at least one full time semester (or equivalent) of Undergraduate level studies at an Australian University
Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Associate Diploma
Successful completion of two degree level subjects via Open Universities Australia (OUA) and English proficiency
Successful completion of two degree level subjects at an Australian university and English proficiency
Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid for two years.)

Please refer to the 'Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements' document at https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/english-language-requirements/.

*** Please Note: If any academic or legal document is not in English, you must provide a colour scan of the non-English documents, including a colour scan of the official English translations of these documents. This is for comparison purposes. ***

Credit for previous study or work

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) is assessed on individual merit and is awarded for different types of learning, for example, studies you have previously completed or for relevant work experience.

Students must be admitted in an award degree of study before lodging their completed CRL application, along with all required supporting documentation for a formal assessment.

To apply for CRL, please visit the Curtin University website: https://study.curtin.edu.au/credit/

It is important to note accepted documentation includes scans of the original Transcripts and/or Award Certificate; front and back; in colour; and original size. For further information see the scanned documents and certification requirements and guidelines.

Please note students should complete no more than ten Level 1 subjects overall.

More information about the policies and procedures related to CRL assessment and appealing a CRL assessment outcome can be found in the Credit for Recognised Learning Policy (PDF).

If you have any questions, please contact www.curtinconnect.curtin.edu.au

Description

The degree is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in finance, broadly defined to include corporate finance, financial institutions, financial markets and various branches of the financial services industry.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

Students must complete 24 subjects and meet the following requirements:

Complete eight compulsory core subjects
Complete eight major subjects in Finance
Complete eight elective subjects
Complete at least twelve Curtin University subjects
Complete no more than ten Level 1 subjects overall
You are expected to have an adequate level of English when undertaking all subjects in this degree

Award Requirements

Students must complete 24 subjects and meet the following requirements:

Complete eight compulsory core subjects
Complete eight major subjects in Finance
Complete eight elective subjects
Complete at least twelve Curtin University subjects
Complete no more than ten Level 1 subjects overall
You are expected to have an adequate level of English when undertaking all subjects in this degree

Registering in this degree

We recommend that all students, as soon as they are eligible, should apply for and take a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). However, if you choose not to be a CSP student, please contact Curtin through the Ask Connect webform https://students.connect.curtin.edu.au/app/ask and select the Admissions and Credit for Recognised Learning - Entry pathways and eligibility menu option.

Transition arrangements

Changes in 2022:

BAN27 has been retired and replaced by BAN28 Quantitative Techniques for Business

Students who have completed BAN27 do not need to complete BAN28

Changes in 2021:

The Business Pathway has been removed.

Changes to Level 1 Core Subjects:

ACC100 has been retired and replaced by ACC102 Financial Decision Making
- Students who have completed ACC100 do not need to complete ACC102.
MKG100 has been retired and replaced by BLW100 Markets and Legal Frameworks
- Students who have completed MKG100 do not need to complete BLW100.
COM12 has been removed and replaced by MMK100 Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business
- Students who have completed COM12 do not need to complete MMK100.
IBA111 has been removed and replaced by MMK101 Strategic Career Design
- Students who have completed IBA111 do not need to complete MMK101.
INF10003 has been removed and replaced by ECO100 Analytics for Decision Making
- Students who have completed INF10003 do not need to complete ECO100.
BLW14 has been retired and replaced by BLW15 Applied Contract Law.
- Students who have completed BLW14 do not need to complete BLW15.
BAN12 - Introductory Economics - no change.

Changes to Level 3 Core Subjects:

BSC301 Business Capstone has been retired and replaced by MMK300 Enhancing Your Business Mind.
- Students who have completed BSC301 do not need to complete MMK300.

Students will not be penalised for completing subjects no longer found in the program structure.

If you need any further advice with the new course structure, please contact Curtin through the Ask Connect webform https://students.connect.curtin.edu.au/app/ask and selecting the Enrolment - General Support menu option.

Easy apply

You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.

Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.

Select ‘Apply now’

Choose subjects to begin your application. You can choose 1 or 2 subjects to start.

Choose how you want to start

You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.

You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.

Complete your details

Provide your details and select a funding option. You can pay up-front or apply for government funding in your application.

Open access

This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.

There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.

Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.

The best part? You can enrol and get started with single subjects now.