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FINANCE05 Finance

Faculty of Business and Economics

Finance (FINANCE05) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 17 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 11 courses, including Bachelor of Commerce; and Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Actuarial Science.

Credit points
48
Units
17
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
11 courses

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.

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Overview

Finance seeks to achieve the efficient and effective allocation of money manifested in terms of assets, equity and liabilities; it provides the institutions and instruments for the optimal flow of money between individuals, businesses, government and other organisations in the context of risk and return.

The major in finance will provide you with skills to work in mainstream functional finance roles with the rigour of a quantitative focus. Undertaking this degree will prepare you for careers in the corporate sector in roles such as group finance director, treasurer, securities dealer, commodities trader, derivatives trader, investment banker, finance analyst, investment analyst, stockbroker, chief financial officer, mergers and acquisitions specialist, risk manager or consultant.

Availability
Finance is listed in B2001 Bachelor of Commerce at Clayton as a major and minor.

Structure

Courses that offer it

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:
  1. 1

    Be able to critically evaluate, analyse and interpret financial data and demonstrate the use of fundamental financial models and empirical techniques

  2. 2

    Formulate and present investment and financing decisions and justifications thereof

  3. 3

    Comply with the Australian Business Dean's Council endorsed Finance Learning Standards of knowledge, application, judgement, communication and teamwork, and reflection

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Major details

Type
Major
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
48
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years
202020212022