Bachelor
School of Business, Fremantle Campus
More than just dollars and cents, finance is the study of resource allocation, including the processes, markets, institutions and instruments that facilitate the transfer of money and wealth. When you study a Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Finance from The University of Notre Dame Australia, you will develop strong analytical skills in the planning, management, and control of financial resources.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Here at The University of Notre Dame Australia, we are deeply committed to delivering a high-quality, ethical, and practical business education that will help you thrive in the constantly-evolving business environment. This means that all of our students are supported and mentored by industry leaders, with small class sizes also ensuring you receive the personal attention you deserve.
Initially, you will build a strong foundation of business knowledge, with eight courses covering Accounting, Business Communication, Business IT, Business Law, Economics, Quantitative Methods, and the Principles of Management and Marketing. You will then build on this knowledge with six finance-specific subjects such as Corporate Finance, International Finance and more.
Designed to equip you with the technical and conceptual skills expected in this field, a Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Finance is designed to prepare you for a variety of roles and career opportunities. Whether you want to become a financial analyst or a fund manager, a Commerce degree from The University of Notre Dame Australia will give you the edge you need.
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
Three Core Curriculum courses
Eight Business foundation courses
Six Finance courses
Two Finance elective courses
Four general electives
Choose from other electives in Business, Arts & Sciences, Health Sciences, and Philosophy & Theology (some restrictions may apply). Electives can also be used to create another Major or Minor area of specialisation in the School of Business.
More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.