Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation and Bachelor of Applied Finance

Macquarie University

Summary

The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation - which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management - will equip you with such specialist skills. 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.

Key features

Study in our state-of-the-art facilities and in the field

Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park

Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics. 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.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Biodiversity informatics adviser

Bioprospector

Conservation policymaker

Ecosystems scientist

Environmental and social impact assessor

Environmental or geotechnical consultant

Financial adviser or analyst

Financial economist

Management consultant

Market analyst

Natural resource manager

Policy analyst

Public administrator

Research scientist

Researcher

Statistician

Stockbroker

Wildlife manager

Zoo captive breeding programs manager

Employers

Accounting firms

Agricultural agencies

Australian Museum

Banks and financial institutions

Conservation agencies

Consulting firms

Environmental and conservation groups

Environmental protection agencies

Fisheries and forestry agencies

Government agencies and departments

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Research institutes

State forest and national park authorities

Water and resource management companies