Division of Economic and Financial Studies

Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Department: Department of Accounting and Finance
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Double Degree
 

Key Features

This double degree is a specialist undergraduate finance and professional accounting program which combines a broad range of current knowledge with technical skills required for many career opportunities in the finance industry. It is an excellent foundation for a range of accounting-based careers.

Suitable For

Students wanting to gain a university qualification in specific finance areas and to enter CPA Australia's CPA program and the ICAA's CA program.

Suggested Programs of Study

The list of suggested Programs of Study for the Bachelor of Applied Finance with Bachelor of Commerce-Accounting 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, banking and business, both in Australia and internationally. They have excellent career opportunities in specialist financial institutions, security and currency trading, financial advising, management consultancy, accountancy, taxation and banker and futures trading.

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:

68

Subjects Per Year:

6-8

Enquiries Email:

Maggie Liston - maggie.liston@mq.edu.au

Notes:

This course may take longer to complete if students start in July. The total course duration could be 3.5 years.

Program

Refer to the Handbook for the relevant study pattern or coherent study for this program. Suggested programs of study for B Applied Finance, B Applied Finance B Commerce - Accounting, B Applied Finance with B Laws, and B Applied Finance with B Economics are also provided to help you plan your academic 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.