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Bachelor of Finance (Quantitative)
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Bachelor
Duration
3 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code N/A
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
No new admissions into this program.
The Bachelor of Finance (Quantitative) prepares students to pursue a career in a more computational are of finance which requires greater mathematical skills. There is a growing need for quantitative analysts to provide risk management in both companies and government, develop financial models to estimate and forecast the complex financial instruments that are now trading, and assist in the development and functioning of computerised trading systems. The program includes courses in financial modelling, mathematical finance and time series analysis, as well as some actuarial-based studies such as life contingencies. - Related Programs
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No new admissions into this program.
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Not offered to international students.
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given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.For students commencing Level 1 in 2008:
Level I
- STATS 1000: Statistical Practice I
- ACCTING 1002: Accounting for Decision Makers I
-
ECON 1004: Principles of Microeconomics I
- ECON 1000: Principles of Macroeconomics I
- ECON 1009: International Financial Institutions & Markets I
- MATHS 1011 and MATHS 1012 or MATHS 1013 and MATHS 1011
- MATHS 1012 or 3 units Level I elective
Level II (PLEASE NOTE: Course codes below are only applicable from 2009)
- CORPFIN 2007: Business Finance II
- ECON 2021: Financial Economics II
- Introduction to Statistics II
- Financial Computing II
Level III (PLEASE NOTE: Course codes below are only applicable from 2010)
- CORPFIN 3021: Portfolio Theory & Management III
- Financial Modelling Techniques III
- Mathematical Finance III
- Finance course III
- Career Opportunities
International opportunities exist with trading and merchant banks, investment firms, consulting specialists, private and public corporations, and government agencies. Graduates may go on to work in treasury and risk management, stockbroking, fund and portfolio management, international trade and derivatives trading and pricing.
Potential careers
Banker, Finance Manager, Financial Adviser, Financial Services Officer, Financial Systems / Computer Analyst, Fund and Portfolio Manager, Stockbroker, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Trade or Business Analyst
- Graduate Attributes
Commerce Undergraduate Program Graduate Attributes
- Professional Accreditation
Provides the educational grounding to proceed to professional studies of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA).
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Last updated: Friday, 24 Jul 2009
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