Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Information Technology

Macquarie University

Summary

The Bachelor of Applied Finance will equip you with comprehensive corporate finance and investment management skills. With the ability to help organisations create value, invest wisely and control risk, you'll find yourself in demand across the globe. In the Bachelor of Information Technology, you'll acquire foundational skills in programming, data storage and modelling, networking and cybersecurity. You'll develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills from an area of information technology - such as software design and construction, applied data modelling and analysis, or security problem detection and mitigation - and learn how to apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems. And you'll learn how to relate your knowledge and skills in information technology to a broader societal context, and make sound decisions regarding ethical and security concerns.

Key features

Gain a unique set of finance skills that employers want

Learn about financial systems, markets and instruments their effect on the flow of funds within the economy and risk control. Boost your employability by reviewing real-world case studies

Undertake units that apply current theory and analytical techniques to real-world finance industry situations. Undertake a degree that's co-designed with industry

Study a degree designed in collaboration with industry, and acquire skills relevant for the cutting-edge IT careers of tomorrow. Complete an extensive supervised project

Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to your career.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Business or venture analyst

Consultant

Data analyst

Database designer

Financial adviser or analyst

Financial economist

Information technology researcher or developer

Management consultant

Market analyst

Policy analyst

Project manager

Public administrator

Researcher

Security consultant

Software developer

Statistician

Stockbroker

Systems administrator

Employers

Accounting firms

Banks and financial institutions

Consulting firms

Defence agencies

Government agencies and departments

Research and development companies

Retail and e-business companies

Start-ups

Technology and software development companies

Technology and telecommunications companies

Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies

Utilities companies