Finance
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Finance
CRICOS course code
018763J/069997B
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course is specifically designed to meet the academic and vocational requirements for a career in the finance industry and provides a comprehensive understanding of all areas of finance. The course offers a thorough grasp of the types of issues that are faced when working for a finance-related organisation such as a listed trading bank, a stockbroking firm, an insurance or financial planning company, a financial consulting organisation or the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Students are trained in corporate and international finance, investment and portfolio management, and risk management. The course also covers financial and estate planning, derivative securities, mergers and acquisitions, and security and firm valuation.
Course structure
First year: five compulsory subjects and three electives.
Second year: seven compulsory subjects and one elective.
Third year: four compulsory subjects and four electives.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Banking, corporate finance, economics, finance, management, international finance, investment and portfolio management, financial and estate planning, risk management.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
18 200
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 75.35
International Baccalaureate - 26
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 60
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - 500
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Subject prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to VCE Units 3 & 4 (any) with a study score of 20.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
Honours is available with this course.
Career opportunities
Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in the fields of corporate finance (for example, mergers and acquisitions), new issues, foreign exchange, securities portfolios, syndicated loans, and money marketing operations. In any of these areas, graduates may be employed as analysts (for example, dealing with forecasting financial markets, pricing financial products and developing trading strategies), as dealers (in foreign exchange, bond, stock and money markets), or in financial sales.
Professional recognition
An appropriate choice of subjects can lead to professional accreditation with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au