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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Bachelor of Business (Finance)

  • Bachelor

Finance involves decision making regarding money, financial assets and real assets. Companies, individuals, banks and governments all need to utilise financial skills to invest, save, borrow and lend.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
3090, 102881B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
75

About this course

Finance involves decision making regarding money, financial assets and real assets. Companies, individuals, banks and governments all need to utilise financial skills to invest, save, borrow and lend. These skills are needed to value shares, decide on corporate investments and provide funding to sustainable and green projects that tackle climate change.

The first year of the Bachelor of Business (Finance) is a foundation year that covers all core disciplines of business, while during the second year you will begin your major in finance. This major has an emphasis on real-world financial management using industry software and computer simulations to replicate real-world financial markets.

You will also undertake a final-year capstone subject that lets you apply everything you have learned in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have the option of applying for an internship to gain valuable experience whilst receiving credit towards your degree.

After completing the Bachelor of Business (Finance), you may enrol in a master's degree and be eligible for credit for up to four subjects, reducing your master's degree to one year. This means you can graduate with your bachelor's and master's degree in just four years.

The finance major is also accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.

Study locations

Southern Highlands

Bega

Shoalhaven

Wollongong

Career pathways

  • Auditor
  • Banker
  • Analyst
  • Financial controller
  • Financial planner
  • Paraplanner
  • Accountant
  • Policy advisor
  • Business adviser
  • OHS officer
  • HR manager consultant
  • Stock broker
  • Insurance broker
  • Fund manager
  • Exporter/importer
  • Public relations coordinator
  • Market researcher
  • Advertising executive
  • Brand/product manager
  • Event manager

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
82.8%
Overall satisfaction
82.5%
Skill scale
62.2%
Teaching scale
81.1%
Employed full-time
$56k
Average salary