Bachelor of Finance and Business Economics

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Prepare to be an effective financial analyst and executive by being exposed to the Australian economic policy framework and how it applies to the financial services industry. This degree will introduce you to the microeconomic and macroeconomic environments in a global context to give you a firm grasp of rational economic decision-making processes.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• core topics in accounting principles; quantitative methods; management, people and organisations; economics for business; law for business; and foundations of finance
• specialisation topics in finance and economics
• a selection of elective topics.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• further core topics
• further specialisation topics in finance and economics
• a selection of additional business topics and electives.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• further core topics
• further specialisation topics in finance and economics
• a selection of additional business topics and electives.

Your career

Graduates will have a strong multidisciplinary focus giving them a competitive edge in the international marketplace.

Potential occupations include:

• corporate finance graduate
• graduate data analyst
• graduate financial advisor
• graduate futures/derivatives administrator.

Potential employers include:

• all sectors of industry and commerce
• including international financial firms
• the banking sector.

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