Macquarie University

Course Details

Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Economics

Course Description

Finance is the study of the management of money, banking, investment and credit. It involves financial organisations, markets and instruments, their effect on the flow of funds within the economy and the control of risk. Economics deals with the production, distribution, consumption and management of goods and services. It explores how the decisions made by producers, consumers, businesses and governments affect our society. This double degree is designed to give you practical financial skills and the latest economic understanding which can be applied to real industry, social and governmental situations.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

Graduates are well qualified for employment in finance and banking both in Australia and internationally. They have excellent career opportunities in financial institutions, finance departments of large private companies and government departments and agencies, working in such roles as security and currency trading, portfolio management, investment advising, policy development and analysis, financial risk analysis.

Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Economics Macquarie University