Finance (BCom)
Course Code: B1003
Students doing the Finance major will cover a broad range of areas in corporate finance, treasury management, investment analysis and international finance. These are designed to equip them with the necessary skills to obtain employment in such areas as stockbroking, insurance and banking as well as preparing them with the skills for careers in finance in public and private sector organisations.
Many issues relevant to the corporate financial manager will be examined including capital investment decisions, cost of capital, sources of funds, dividend policy, working capital management, efficient capital markets, portfolio management, the use of options, futures, forward exchange contracts and other derivative financial instruments. Students will also receive an introduction to international finance.
Students intending to take Honours should read the advice about the selection of electives set out in the Honours section.
| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Qualification: | Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance |
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| Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Availability: | Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch University International Study Centre (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) ['DUBAI-ISC'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Singapore Manufacturers' Federation ['SMANUFED'] (internal) (by formal |
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| Special Requirements: | Students undertaking this course will be subject to additional academic progress rules, as seen at the end of the course structure. |
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| Excluded Minors: | Derivative Securities |
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| Recommended Double Majors: | Banking (BCom); Marketing Management (BCom) |
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| Professional Recognition: | Graduates are potentially eligible for associate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). For advice on specific requirements students should contact FINSIA directly. |
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>> View course structure in University Handbook
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>> Students undertaking MBS Bachelor Degrees will be subject to additional academic progress rules.
>> Standard university progress requirements can be found here
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