Current Students

Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Economics

Department: Department of Economics
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Double Degree*
 

Key Features

This double degree is a specialist undergraduate finance and economics program which covers a broad range of current knowledge and technical skills required for many career opportunities in business and finance.

Suitable For

Students wanting to gain up-to-date analytical knowledge and relevant technical skills which can be applied to real industry situations in finance and economics.

Suggested Programs of Study

The full list of suggested Programs of Study for the Bachelor of Applied Finance with a Bacholar of Economics can be found in the Handbook.

For a list of Suggested Programs of Study organised by Subject, see Degrees by Subject.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are well qualified for employment in finance and banking both in Australia and internationally. They have excellent career opportunities in specialist financial institutions, treasury and finance departments of large private companies, security and currency trading, portfolio management and general financial and investment advising. The double degree allows a wide variety of careers in industry, commerce, banking, education and government as professional economist, economics researcher.

Requirements

Entry Requirements:

A sound knowledge of mathematics.

Course Quota:

No

Work Experience Requirements:

No work experience required.

English Language Requirements:

Can be accessed from Macquarie International

Domestic Students:

UAI Requirements, Fees

International Students:

Course Entry Rank & fees, Course Entry Rank Calculator

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration:

3 Years

Mid Year Intake:

Yes

Course Commences:

March, July

Study Options:

Full-time, Part-time

Course Credit Point Value:

96

Subjects Per Year:

6-8

Enquiries Email:

Department of Economics

Notes:

This course may take longer to complete if students start in July.

Program

Refer to the Handbook for the relevant study pattern or coherent study for this program.

PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program which will vary from the sample program listed here. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au/.

It is highly recommended that students access the website http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au at least two weeks prior to enrolment to ensure a suitable schedule for lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for all enrolled units. Please note that new students are required to have their class timetable officially approved by an Academic Adviser upon enrolment and that it is subject to change due to class availability.

*Double Degrees:
Students electing not to complete all the requirements of the double degree may choose instead to qualify with either degree after all requirements of the single degree have been met.