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Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Australia

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What will I learn?

Finance is a key business discipline because it not only provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish a successful career in the financial markets, insurance and banking sectors, it is equally fundamental to the funding and managing of all successful businesses. So, whether you are considering a career as a financial analyst or fund manager, seeking a career in the corporate or government sectors, or intending to start your own business, the knowledge and skills of finance are an essential pre-requisite for your success.

The finance major is designed to develop the knowledge and skills sought by employers of finance graduates, through learning experiences in our financial trading room, applying the information sources and financial tools used by professionals working in the finance sector to solve financial problems.

Bachelor of Business (Finance) intended learning outcomes

Use digital technologies to identify, source, analyse and communicate information relevant to business and social challenges.

Engage professionally and effectively to contribute to the success of a diverse team and demonstrate strategies for meeting the needs, values and capabilities of others.

Devise innovative recommendations and produce sustainable solutions to business and social challenges by identifying the elements of a problem and applying appropriate evaluation strategies for effective problem-solving approaches.

Communicate professionally and effectively with a range of stakeholders, using a variety of modes of communications and appropriate tools

Demonstrate and apply the disciplinary knowledge and skills required by graduates seeking to commence a career in business

Bachelor of Business career opportunities

After graduation, you could work across a wide range of sectors including government, corporate, finance, retail, IT and not-for-profit. The degree also prepares graduates to start their own businesses.

Possible roles include:

Financial analyst

Analyse financial data and identify trends to grow wealth for your clients and stakeholders.

Business development manager

Create and implement business solutions to reach your organisation's goals.

Marketing manager

Plan, organise, lead teams and execute marketing strategies to deliver value for your organisation.

Human resources manager

Devise employment policies and procedures, and oversee employee reward and recognition programs.

Corporate consultant

Review and analyse business policies or operating plans, and provide tailored advice.

Economic or market analyst

Analyse market and industry trends, and inform strategic decision-making on business structures.

Which department am I in?

La Trobe Business School

CRICOS

019479E

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$36,800.00 (US$ 24,252) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 March 2025, 28 July 2025

Venue

Sydney Campus

255 Elizabeth Street,

SYDNEY,

New South Wales,

2000, SYDNEY, Australia

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$36,800.00 (US$ 24,252) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 March 2025, 28 July 2025

Venue

Bendigo Campus

Edwards Rd, Flora Hill,

BENDIGO,

Victoria,

3552, BENDIGO, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

At a minimum, you need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject pre-requisites

English language requirement:

IELTS: Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 46 with no communicative skill score less than 46; TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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