La Trobe University

Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

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.

Delivery mode

La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne
  • 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
  • Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
  • Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

I’m an applicant with current or recent secondary education (within the last two years)

Prerequisite

VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).

I’m an applicant with higher education study

Prerequisite

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

To be eligible for an offer of admission into the Bachelor of Business delivered via Online (LBBO), Bundoora (LBB) or Bendigo (RBB) campus at La Trobe University, an applicant must:

  • Meet the stated criteria for Year 12 or Non Year 12 admission, OR
  • Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects:
    1. BUS1001
    2. BUS1BUE
    3. BUS1SBY
    4. MGT1OBE

I’m an applicant with vocational education and training (VET) study

Prerequisite

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $40,191 $110,400 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$40,191
Standard Tuition:
$110,400
Full Fee Tuition:
$40,191
Full Fee Tuition:
$110,400
Enquire with La Trobe University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $40,191 $110,400 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Business (Finance) will prepare you for the following roles.

Financial Advisor

A Financial Advisor develops strategies to help clients reach their financial goals. You might work with individual clients, small businesses or la...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Financial Analyst

A Financial Analyst interprets financial data and provides recommendations on financial activity. You might look at general financial markets or ex...

Avg yearly income $124,800
Entry barriers Low

Financial Planner

A Financial Planner offers professional advice to clients on how they might reach their financial goals. You might make recommendations based on yo...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

Investment Advisor

An Investment Advisor provides clients with advice on investment opportunities and services. You’ll discuss customers’ financial goals and determin...

Avg yearly income $117,000
Entry barriers Low

Investment Analyst

An Investment Analyst evaluates financial data and trends to provide investment recommendations. You might work in financial institutions, investme...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

About La Trobe University

For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.

With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.

Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.

Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.