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Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 3 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code N/A

2011
ATAR 80

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  • Program Outline
    The Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) is designed to provide students with specialist skills in finance together with broader studies in business. Corporate Finance focuses on the way financial managers make investment and financing decisions, and use financial contracts and capital markets to enhance returns and manage risk.  The degree blends financial accounting with finance and the structure of the degree is flexible enough to allow completion of both the corporate finance and accounting specialisations.
  • Assessment

    May include, but not limited to: Examinations, Group Assignments, Individual Assignments, Consulting Projects, Presentations, Quizzes, Tests, Tutorial Work as prescribed within each course.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    2011 CSP ATAR 80
    2011 CSP IB 27
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $9,425
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce and your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 80
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $26,750
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    International ATAR 80
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $26,750
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (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.

    Current students, please visit the below link for your study plan templates:

    http://www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/hub/ug/downloads/

    Level I

    Core courses  

    Electives

    • Three Level I electives
    Level II

    Electives

    • Four Level II Electives
    Level III

    Core courses

    Electives

    • Four Level III Electives
  • Career Opportunities
    Specialising in corporate finance may lead to employment with trading and merchant banks, investment firms, consulting firms or private and public corporations, including government regulatory authorities. There are openings for graduates in treasury and risk management, stockbroking, fund and portfolio management, international trade and derivatives trading and pricing.

    Potential careers

    Finance Manager, Banker, Commodities or Futures Trader, Financial Adviser, Financial Services Officer, Fund and Portfolio Manager, Stockbroker, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, International Trade or Business Analyst

  • Graduate Attributes
  • Professional Accreditation

    The University's business programs have been awarded a five year international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ 

    AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business schools.

    This means the University of Adelaide's Business Degrees are recognised internationally for their high quality and successful graduates.

    Completion of this program entitles graduates to affiliate membership to the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia), the leading professional body in Australia.  Full membership of Finsia requires completion of the Institute’s Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, progress towards which is greatly facilitated by completion of this degree. The Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) is also a useful starting point for complying with the entrance requirements of the American professional body, CFA Institute, to become a Chartered Financial Analyst. The program is on the ASIC registry as RG146 compliant (www.asic.gov.au).

  • Work Placement

    Work Placement: [Can include]

    o    Undergraduate Internships

    o    Undergraduate Study Abroad

    o    Postgraduate Study Abroad

  • Program Rules
  • Further Information

    Please direct enquiries to the University Contact Centre
    Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

    The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.

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