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Finance Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code SPAAPV

The finance specialisation equips students with technical knowledge in corporate, investment and banking finance; enhancing their managerial capabilities. Graduates can broaden employment opportunities into the financial services, insurance and banking sectors.

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in an area other than finance and banking.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Anna GOLAB

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the recent global developments in finance. (1,16)
  2. Demonstrate mastery of the theoretical and technical knowledge required to support informed financing and investment decisions. (3,11)
  3. Investigate various approaches and theories to analyse problems and make recommendations under uncertain conditions in global economies and financial markets. (4,14)
  4. Collaborate in team settings to plan and produce a business concept adopting a high level of personal autonomy and accountability. (9,12)

Related Careers

Bank Manager, Investment Advisor, Financial Officer, Lending Officer, Paraplanner

Employment Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in the financial services sector including, banking, financial advisory, investment advisory and other finance roles both in industry and government.

Specialisation Structure

Specialisation Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6110Business Finance20
ECF6105Economic Analysis for Business20
plus one elective selected from the following:
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6115Financial Markets and Institutions20
ECF6120Credit and Lending Decisions20
ECF6125Risk Management in Banking20
BUS6900Management Practicum20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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