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Finance

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Overview

  • Take control of business finances and learn to drive informed, strategic decisions. Learn about the financial side of running a business, gain insight into money management and explore how companies create value for their shareholders.
  • Explore the fundamentals of financial environments and modern analytical techniques. Learn the ins and outs of business finance, personal financial planning, financial policy, foreign exchange risk, asset selection, stockbroking, investment management, international financial management and financial economics.
  • Delve further into the financial space by combining your studies with our Tax Practitioner or Economics minor.

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you apply for jobs as a:   

  • financial analyst 
  • risk analyst 
  • banker 
  • funds manager 
  • investment analysis or banker 
  • security analyst 
  • underwriter 
  • options/future trader 
  • foreign exchange trader/officer 
  • share trader 
  • financial markets dealer 
  • corporate secretary 
  • foreign exchange dealer 
  • lending or finance officer 
  • corporate or policy adviser  
  • business consultant.

Professional accreditation

Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements to become a member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). 

What you'll study

Explore the courses you'll study as part of this major.

All students must complete FIN1101 except students enrolled in the Bachelor of Accounting (BACT). BACT students must complete FIN1100 in place of FIN1101 as FIN1101 is already a core course for the BACT.
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Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.

Relevant degrees for this major

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Bachelor of Business

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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology

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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws

Gain a powerful combination of skills by studying both business and law. Learn to navigate ethical decision making, enhance your ability to analyse situations and formulate compelling arguments. Refine your legal skills with UniSQ’s moot courts and benefit from industry-accredited courses that include professional experience in law firms, and legal support centres. 

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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science

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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

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