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Bachelor of Commerce - Applied Finance / Bachelor of Laws
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00124K
The combination of disciplines in this program develops explicit connections between the fields of law and commerce. It incorporates specific content to ensure that students fulfil the academic requirements for admission as an Australian Lawyer. It is also designed to prepare them for work in the financial services industry, through the incorporation of a significant amount of the Charter Financial Analysts (CFA) Body of Knowledge. Students will engage with important ethical principles and develop appropriate professional conduct towards clients, employers, and community. Furthermore it will provide professional and academic skills required to investigate contemporary issues examine the integrity and sustainability of financial markets and legal practices in Australia and make decisions as ethical and responsible global professionals.
Structure
- 480 credit points: 96 credit points First Year Core units
- 72 credit points Core units
- 120 credit points Commerce (Applied Finance) Professional Core units
- 180 credit points Law Professional Core units
- 12 credit points of Law Elective units.
Subjects
- Applied finance
- Commerce
- Law
Standard entry requirements
Successfully completed VCE (or equivalent) with 30 in Further Mathematics, or 25 in either Mathematics Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and 30 in English EAL or 25 in any other English
Recognition
Council of Legal Education, Legal Services Board, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Study pathways
Applicants with a diploma in the field of business or finance (minimum 80% of GPA score or equivalent) will have advanced standing equivalent to three specified units of study (36 credit points). Applicants may be required to participate in an interview as part of the selection process.
Further information
Students may apply for course transfer from Bachelor of Legal Services, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce or an equivalent degree into the double degree. Applicants must achieve either an average (mean) mark of at least 65% in their Law units or 75% in their Commerce/Business units. Applicants may also be required to participate in an interview as part of the selection process. Students will receive advanced standing for all matching units undertaken in that degree.
