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CRICOS course code: 084539C

Level of study: Undergraduate

Summary

Finance is a key business discipline because it not only provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish a successful career in the financial markets, insurance and banking sectors, it is equally fundamental to the funding and managing of all successful businesses. So, whether you are considering a career as a financial analyst or fund manager, seeking a career in the corporate or government sectors, or intending to start your own business, the knowledge and skills of finance are an essential pre-requisite for your success.

The finance major is designed to develop the knowledge and skills sought by employers of finance graduates, through learning experiences in our financial trading room, applying the information sources and financial tools used by professionals working in the finance sector to solve financial problems.

Career opportunities

Studying finance opens up a range of career opportunities in the financial services sector, in corporations and in the government sector, including as a:

Research or Corporate Financial Analyst
Stockbroker
Portfolio or Fund Manager
Financial or Business Consultant
Bank or Insurance Relationship/Account Manager
Risk Analyst/Manager
Credit Analyst

For students graduating with a finance and accounting double major, they may also develop successful careers as:

Accountants
Auditors
Corporate Financial Officers

Professional recognition

The Marketing major in the Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). With the completion of the Accounting major and two additional subjects, students may be eligible to graduate with an accounting qualification accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ); refer to the professional body for further details. To qualify may require ongoing training and/or courses. Contact the relevant professional body for details.

Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Contact the relevant professional body for details.

Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course may be found on the La Trobe University website.

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