Finance/Science

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Year

2010

Award

Bachelor of Finance/Bachelor of Science

Length

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This double degree combines studies in finance with science studies, such as mathematics, statistics, and computer science, with options to add subjects to at least sub-major level from any discipline. Students with an aptitude for mathematics can apply advanced skills to the development and analysis of financial products and the forecasting of exchange rates, interest rates and other financial variables. This is a rapidly developing area of finance and underlies the increasing reliance on financial derivatives and options.

Students can access the Faculty Industry Cadetship Program and mentoring programs, which vary by course and campus. Visit Faculty website for more details.

Course structure

First-year studies include accounting, mathematics, statistics, first-year science major, and economics. Later-year studies include corporate finance, science electives, usiness electives, banking and financial law, financial risk management, and business electives. Honours is available to students with exceptional results in either or both degrees and requires an additional year of study for each degree.

Handbook

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Major areas of study

Business, banking, economics, finance, corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, personal finance, financial risk management, international finance. Mathematics, physics, computer science, science and statistics.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

VTAC

Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

Middle Band

Successful completion of Physics or Specialist Mathematics facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points. Performance in prerequisite studies is also considered.

Selection

ENTER: 82.55

Extra requirements

Mature-Age Entry: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.

Non-Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.

Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 20 in English (any); and Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Career opportunities

Graduates are eagerly sought by financial firms. Their capacity to evaluate risk and to forecast the impact of shocks to the financial markets allows firms to better gauge their buying and selling decisions. Graduates tend to find work as financial analysts, forecasters and specialists in pricing derivatives, such as conventional and exotic options, and are well prepared for scientific management.

Professional recognition

An appropriate choice of subjects can lead to membership of the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance and the Australian Mathematical Society. Students taking a major accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia Inc. are entitled to Graduate Statistician status upon joining the Society.

Contact information

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Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
T (03) 9479 2059/2556
E setyourselfapart@latrobe.edu.au
W www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng

All students may pay a Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for Overseas Student Health Cover