La Trobe University
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationFinance 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
- 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
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$41,967
$118,200
$41,967
$118,200
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) will prepare you for the following roles.
Banker
A Banker carries out a range of tasks in a bank or financial institution such as a credit union or building society. You might process bank transac...
Financial Advisor
A Financial Advisor develops strategies to help clients reach their financial goals. You might work with individual clients, small businesses or la...
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...
Risk Analyst
A Risk Analyst analyses information and data to assess risk. You might work in banking, insurance or a range of other industries. Risk Analysts mak...
Asset Manager
An Asset Manager oversees investment portfolios to maximise returns for clients. You might work in financial institutions, investment firms, or rea...
Finance Manager
A Finance Manager oversees financial and accounting activities for a business or organisation. You might manage budgets and develop financial strat...
Financial Analyst
A Financial Analyst interprets financial data and provides recommendations on financial activity. You might look at general financial markets or ex...
Investment Analyst
An Investment Analyst evaluates financial data and trends to provide investment recommendations. You might work in financial institutions, investme...
Credit Officer
A Credit Officer processes applications for credit from potential borrowers. You might work for a bank, other financial institution or for a lendin...
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.
