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Bachelor of Applied Finance / Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
This program is designed to give students practical financial skills and the ability to apply them in accounting-focused careers. They will study economics and accounting principles, systems, management and reporting. In the final years students will study corporate accounting and reporting, auditing and assurance, corporations and revenue law and further accounting electives.
Structure
- 96 credit points
- minimum 60 credit points at 200 level or above
- minimum 30 credit points at 300 level or above
- minimum 42 credit points designated commerce
Subjects
- Applied finance
- Accounting
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics or equivalent
- Recommended: Mathematics Extension 1. Students without HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are advised to enrol in a Mathematics or Quantitative Methods unit during their first year of study
Recognition
The Bachelor of Applied Finance has been approved by ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission). The Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting provides an excellent foundation for a range of accounting-based careers. The professional accounting program is accredited by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA).
Further information
The combined degree is suitable for those looking to work as stockbrokers, financial analysts, management consultants, portfolio managers, investment bankers, financial planners, or in similar roles in the financial sector. Competency in mathematics is highly desirable. This course is only available in internal attendance mode.
