Bachelor of Finance (Quantitative) B.FinQuant
2008

Program Outline

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

• Bachelor of Finance
• Bachelor of Finance (International)
• Master of Commerce (Applied Finance)

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Prerequisites:	Students must have SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies (or equivalent) to commence the B Finance (Quantitative) program.
How to apply:	Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
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
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $18,600
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

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:

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).

Useful Links

• Program Information Leaflet
• School of Commerce
• Study Finance at the University of Adelaide
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

• School of Commerce