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2008 | 2009

Bachelor of Economics with Bachelor of Finance B.Ec/B.Fin
2008

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 4 years (full time)
Degree: Double Degree

Program Outline

The combined program of Economics and Finance integrates the benefits of the more general economics program with the specialisation of finance. By appropriate selection of courses it is possible to complete both programs within four years of full-time study. Students who complete this program are very well placed in the employment market.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 70.6
2007 Fee-paying TER: 75
Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
How to apply: ?
SATAC Code: 314151
Application and Admission
Annual tuition fees: ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,499
Australian Full-fee place: $16,000
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
IB 25
A-Level 7
UEC [Malaysia] 20
SAT [US] 1665
ISC & CBSE [India] 70%
How to apply:
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $17,120
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

For students commencing Level 1 in 2008:

Level I
  • ACCTING 1002: Accounting for Decision Makers I 
  • ECON 1008: Business Data Analysis I
  • ECON 1004: Principles of Microeconomics I
  • ECON 1000: Principles of Macroeconomics I
  • ECON 1009: International Financial Institutions & Markets I
  • Semester I Mathematics
  • Semester II Mathematics

Plus one Level I Elective

Level II

(PLEASE NOTE: Course codes below are only applicable from 2009)  

Plus two Level II Electives
Level III

(PLEASE NOTE: Course codes below are only applicable from 2010)  

  • CORPFIN 3021: Portfolio Theory & Management III
  • CORPFIN 3022: Options, Futures and Risk Management OR Financial Modelling Techniques III 

Plus two Level III Finance courses, and
Four Level III Electives

 Level IV
 
  • Four Economics Level III courses 
  • Four Level III electives

Students must complete ONE Economic History course as part of their study program.

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Graduate Attributes

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Professional Accreditation

Graduates of the finance degree are entitled to affiliate membership of the nationally-recognised Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia).  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. 

By undertaking specific courses, graduates can also obtain partial compliance with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission PS146 tier I Compliance, in the areas of generic knowledge derivatives and securities.   

The Bachelor of Finance degree covers material relevant for entry to the Chartered Financial Analysts and Financial Planning Association.

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Last updated: Tuesday, 12 Feb 2008

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