Finance

This degree could lead you to a big role with a big salary package - but that's not the only option. Depending on your life goals, you could find your rewards in not-for-profit organisations, government agencies or start-ups.

You'll learn to explore business opportunities, analyse problems and find solutions. Learn how to make informed decisions and shape business interactions in a creative, confident and ethical way.

You'll learn to understand capital investment, cost of capital, sources of funds, dividend policy, working capital management, efficient capital markets, portfolio management, the use of options, futures, forward exchange contracts and more.

3 reasons to study Finance at Murdoch

1. Unlock your potential and gain a comprehensive knowledge of how financial markets work, and how financial aspects of firms are managed.
2. Build your network of contacts by becoming a member of professional bodies and associations through our industry connections.
3. Provide advice on various areas of financial management, such as investment, sources of finance, and risk management.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• How to explore business opportunities, analyse problems and find solutions.
• How to make informed decisions and shape business interactions in a creative, confident and ethical way.
• Capital investment, sources of funds, dividend policy, working capital management, efficient capital markets, portfolio management, the use of options, futures, forward exchange contracts and more.

Your future career

With this qualification, you can pursue career opportunities across the world in stockbroking, insurance and banking, and in public, private or not-for profit organisations. Careers could include:

• Credit Manager
• Financial Analyst or Manager
• Investment Strategist
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Finance Broker

You could work for consultancy or professional services firms, universities or institutions, government agencies, banks, brokerage firms and more.

For more details about this course, please download our information pack.

Professional recognition

Graduates are potentially eligible for associate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). For advice on specific requirements students should contact FINSIA directly.

Your Document Checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have some or all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.

• Completed official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion
• ATAR results
• STAT Test results

Your Document Checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have some or all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.

• Complete or incomplete official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion - both original and English translated versions
• English Language Proficiency Document (if available)