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Studying a degree in Business will give you the knowledge and skills to take your passion and develop it into a career. Careers in finance suit analytical, inquisitive thinkers who want to work closely with the decision-makers within an organisation. You’ll learn how banking and financial institutions operate, along with financial planning and management, investment analysis, and corporate and international finance. We embed principles of entrepreneurial thinking, strategic management and innovation across our programs, so you get the edge in your chosen career. Studying with us will give you access to the Bloomberg Lab, a real-time financial data system used by global business and financial professionals. We’re one of a small number of institutions able to offer this resource to our students. Our accelerated teaching model means you can complete your full Bachelor of Business in just two years. If you prefer to take more time to complete your degree, you can also choose from our range of flexible options and pick a study pattern to suit your lifestyle.

Layer entrepreneurial thinking throughout your new skills in finance and business, gaining tools to become a decision maker in financial departments. Access the Bloomberg Lab, a real-time financial data system. 

Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Through this degree you will gain the technical capabilities required to integrate and apply theoretical and technical financial planning knowledge in areas such as financial markets, taxation, risk management, retirement and superannuation, estate planning and behavioural finance. You will also develop the professional skills required to communicate financial advice and ideas in complex collaborative contexts involving finance and investment professionals and clients. You will also have the opportunity to gain practical work experience and career skills development as part of your study that will help you graduate with added skills sought by employers.This program is offered full-time and part-time through Open Universities Australia (OUA). As an OUA student, you are not required to study on-campus. You may complete this program entirely off-campus through Open Universities Australia.

From risk management to taxation, estate planning to behavioural finance – this degree will set your career in motion. Gain skills to communicate, advise and collaborate in workplaces such as banks, fund management and financial planning companies. 

Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice

Macquarie&#39;s Graduate Certificate of Finance (OUA) is a comprehensive Gateway course in graduate finance. This award offers a pathway for non-finance-related degree holders to the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and the Master of Applied Finance, providing that work experience admission requirements of the higher degree are met. It will also appeal to those students who want postgraduate level learning in finance as a stand-alone award.

Get to know the finance industry and your career options. You’ll study finance theories, concepts and models. Develop fundamental financial skills and start tackling finance problems. Transition to a career in finance or continue with further study.

Graduate Certificate of Finance

The world of finance is constantly innovating. Digital technologies are revolutionising accounting and finance – and you can be part of it. Taught by experienced financial professionals, this course will give you the tools to evaluate and communicate financial information to drive business outcomes. With a focus on the latest technology and sustainable investment, you’ll learn to help clients plan for investment, taxation, insurance, retirement and estate planning. Jump into a rewarding career path where you’ll help people secure the financial future they’ve been working for.Boost your CV throughout your studies with exposure to the latest financial management software, such as Xero and Xplan. You’ll undertake assessments designed to prepare you for the workforce, such as developing strategies for live clients and undertaking a financial planning project, where you will learn to make investment decisions and get insight into what it’s like to be a financial advisor.  Through the Accounting and Financial Planning major, you’ll understand business practices from the ground up and graduate having already used many industry-standard software and strategies.This course meets the educational requirements of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA). It is also accredited by the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia. In addition it is approved by the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS), ensuring you’ll learn the skills necessary to enter the financial planning industry with confidence.

Bachelor of Business with a Major in Accounting and Financial Planning

Master the key skills to help people and organisations reach their financial goals, with a focus on doing it sustainably and utilising the latest in financial software. In this course taught by financial experts, you’ll pair expertise in managing risks and advocating for your clients with knowledge of emerging financial trends including cryptocurrency and blockchain analysis.The major in Accounting and Finance will see you team up with your peers to work on a consulting project with a live client, using cutting-edge financial programming software, such as Python, Tableau and Xero. Be set up to make meaningful decisions for future organisations and clients with experience in key, industry-specific software.

Bachelor of Business with a Major in Accounting and Finance

The Master of Finance offers comprehensive preparation for those wishing to pursue or advance their career in the finance and investments industry. You will gain technical competencies and analytical skills and learn how to apply financial theory and quantitative techniques to make effective financial and investment decisions. You will build a solid foundation in finance and gain an in-depth understanding of investment principles with a strong appreciation of ethical and professional standards focusing on the curriculum of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Level II and III, Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) Part I, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) examinations. You will develop the skills to critically analyse issues in the investment profession relating to stock markets, fixed-income and alternative instruments, derivatives and risk management, and portfolio or wealth management, preparing you to take on new challenges in the increasingly globalised and competitive financial sector.The Master of Finance has three different durations, depending on your previous study:2 years: If you are interested in moving into the field and do not have a background in finance, you will complete the standard pathway (2 years) which includes a compulsory foundation component.1.5 years: If you have a prior related degree, you will be able to skip the foundation course component. You will focus on core finance courses and advanced electives. High-performing students may have the opportunity to undertake a major research project (dissertation) in place of advanced electives. This option can serve as a pathway to higher research degrees.1 year: If you have a prior related degree and substantive work experience, you will focus on core finance courses. Students with relevant prior study may apply to the Program Director for approval to substitute some core courses with elective courses.

Embark on the next step in your career by broadening your technical and analytical toolkit. Learn how to apply financial theory to large-scale financial and investment decisions. Walk away with practices aligned with CFA Institute curriculum.

Master of Finance

In this rewarding career, you’ll help people and organisations with their big picture financial goals, while never losing sight of the small details. Learn highly sought-after skills to help your clients make the most of their finances.This course will equip you with the professional skills you’ll need to find your dream role in accounting. Pair knowledge of the latest financial management software, such as Tableau and Xero, with foundational business practices to ensure you enter the workplace with a thorough understanding of core business needs. An industry consulting project for a live client provides additional opportunities for Bachelor of Accounting students to build a professional portfolio of work and to gain insights to make you work-ready upon graduation.

Study accounting online and graduate work-ready for professional roles. Deep dive into accounting and its associated disciplines for in-depth financial skills. By combining core business subjects and electives, you’re set for a career in finance.

Bachelor of Accounting

Double degrees allow you to deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. This means you can choose from our range of exciting, diverse courses and embark on a journey as unique as you are.Bachelor of BusinessGet a real-world advantage with our Bachelor of Business. As the only university in the state, we’ve formed close connections with local industry.In our Bachelor of Business you will:<ul><li>Get a hands-on experience with corporate internships , guest lectures from local business leaders, and current case studies from businesses in Tasmania and around the world.</li><li>Learn from the best with industry experts and teaching staff recognised as international leaders in their field.</li><li>Gain a qualification recognised by all the major professional bodies in business and economics.</li></ul>In our Bachelor of Business you can follow your passion, with the opportunity to build a degree from your choice of majors.Bachelor of Psychological SciencePsychology, the study of human behaviour, impacts every environment in which humans live, work, cooperate and communicate. Whether it’s in the classroom or the courtroom, the family home or the extremes of Antarctica, in Tasmanian communities or international relations, psychology plays a role.If you want to develop knowledge and skills that will enrich your personal and professional life, or your goal is to become a research scientist, counsellor or registered psychologist, the Bachelor of Psychological Science provides the perfect foundation. When you study the science of psychology you will learn about the biological and psychological principles of human behaviour, and will develop the transferable skills of critical thinking, communication and problem solving that are vital everywhere people interact.

Interested in business but can't help thinking about psychology? Graduates of business who have studied psychology have a unique edge in understanding employees and consumers alike - launching fulfilling careers dealing with both people and brands.

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Psychological Science

Increase your finance and global markets knowledge and delve deeper in the world of finance with UniSQ’s Master of Business (Finance). Within this specialisation you will gain a deeper understanding of the Australian and global markets, how companies create value for their shareholders, foreign exchange risk and corporate credit risk. As consumers and businesses alike rely more heavily on FinTech (financial technology) to improve and automate traditional forms of finance, professionals skilled in these areas are in increasingly in demand. Explore and understand more about various forms of FinTech from artificial intelligence, digital currency robotics, blockchains and machine learning.

Explore global markets, fintech, investor psychology, and more. Includes foundational business courses on leadership and economics. Take your business career to the next level with advanced knowledge in important finance concepts.

Master of Business (Finance)

Globally, financial crime and money laundering costs companies, governments and individuals more than $1.45 trillion, according to the World Economic Forum. Additionally, compliance obligations are ever evolving as regulatory requirements, technology advances and inefficient operations cause rise to new and various risks that need to be mitigated. The Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance will equip you with the knowledge you need to ensure compliance with various local and global regulations, as well as the tools you need to investigate inappropriate or illegal use of funds.This program is offered full-time and part-time at Nathan and Online in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2. With some courses also available at other campuses, you may choose to study a combination of online and on-campus.

Tackle illegal use of funds transnationally. Topics include forensic accounting and cyber security. You’ll build skills in risk management and governance. Stay on top of the changing regulatory environment. Lead organisations to manage cyber fraud risks.

Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance

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Introduction to Finance Principles

Fundamentals of Finance

International Finance

Why Money Matters

Strategic Financial Analysis

Financial Decision Making

A major objective of this subject is the generation of retirement planning strategies. Assessment items reflect the challenging demands of an industry which seeks to ensure all Australians enjoy a comfortable and self-funded retirement. Therefore it is expected that students are knowledgeable of technical and regulatory issues, skillful in strategic thinking and analysis and aware of contemporary issues in the superannuation and retirement context.Â 
Prerequisite: AFE122 Financial Planning 1

Superannuation and Retirement

This subject concerns the identification, analysis, evaluation and treatment of risk. It highlights practical applications of general and life insurance products in developing and implementing personal and small business risk management strategies. In addition to investigating the insurance products available in the market, the subject will cover the structure of the insurance industry, its regulation, insurance law and the skills necessary to provide risk management and insurance advice to clients. Prerequisite: AFE122 Financial Planning 1. Students should not enrol in this subject if they have previously completed 2202AFE: Risk Management and Insurance at Griffith University.

Risk Management and Insurance

This subjects primary aim is to introduce students to the Australian Superannuation system and legislation. This subject is a taxation unit which aims to give a basic understanding of the practical application of income tax law and the superannuation legislation to regulate retirement savings in superannuation.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Search through superannuation legislation to get an understanding of its effect on super funds.Translate contribution rules and superannuation regulations. Explain how superannuation is taxed. Forecast outcomes for couples in the event of divorce.

Advanced Superannuation and Retirement Planning

This subject was previously known as Estate Planning.This subject provides an introduction to the legal issues that need to be considered in estate planning including wills, testamentary trusts, taxation of deceased estates, capital gains tax in respect of assets transferred after death, business succession planning and social security.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Interrogate the legal system and focus on the specifics of contract and corporation law.Contrast Australia’s legal processes with examples from other countries. Go over the rights and responsibilities of companies, their members and their directors.

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