MajorUndergraduate

FINANCE07 Finance

Faculty of Business and Economics

Finance (FINANCE07) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 18 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 2 courses: Bachelor of Commerce and Diploma of Higher Education.

Credit points
48
Units
18
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
2 courses

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

Reviews

No reviews yet

No reviews yet. Be the first to review FINANCE07.

Requisite map

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

Common questions

Which courses offer Finance?

2 courses in 2023: Bachelor of Commerce and Diploma of Higher Education.

What units are in Finance?

It lists 18 units, including ACX3150, BFC2140, BFC2751, BFC3140, BFC3170, BFC3240, BFC3241 and BFC3340. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Major details

Type
Major
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
48
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years
2023202420252026