Finance

They say money makes the world go round. It’s true. No matter which organisation you work for, chances are they are earning, borrowing, spending, investing, or moving money around the world. When you study the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Commerce with a Finance Major, you will learn the ways in which people, institutions, markets, governments, and countries manage their finances. Graduates can choose to work in the public sector, a private company or a not-for-profit organisation. Get in touch today to find out more.

Why study this degree?

• If you wish to succeed in the modern business world a Notre Dame University Australia Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Finance will equip you with the skills, you need to succeed.  Our world-class degree focuses on team-based learning and assessments that utilise real-world case studies.
• Initially, you will build a strong foundation of business knowledge, with eight courses covering Accounting, Business Communication, Business IT, Business Law, Economics, Quantitative Methods, and the Principles of Management and Marketing. You will then build on this knowledge with six finance-specific subjects such as Corporate Finance, International Finance and more.
• You will learn and develop the analytical skills necessary to handle the planning, management, and control of a company’s financial resources, as well as the ability to evaluate the level of risk and return.
• At the end of the program, all graduates are eligible to join the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), ensuring you are supported by an official industry body.
• As part of your degree, you will be required to undertake 150 hours of practicum. Our Business  internship program includes seminars on career planning and professional development, as well as presentations by industry leaders from companies like ICM, Coca-Cola Amatil and Microsoft.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce graduates will be able to:

• Apply the professional skills of their chosen business discipline through the ethical delivery of strategy, advice and services
• Reflect on their performance and implement change as necessary
• Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice
• Identify relevant evidence-based research for use in professional analysis and advice
• Identify their own values and beliefs and be empowered to act on these values to advocate for people with whom they are engaged.

Career opportunities

• Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: Banker, financial analyst, stockbroker, securities manager, and capital markets manager.

Real-world experience

• You will learn from academics who are industry leaders and, through our practicum placements and internship programs, you will gain real professional experience and make valuable contacts with potential employers.