Open the door to the fast-paced world of finance.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Finance gives you a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance, investment valuation, economic theory and data analysis. You'll also develop an awareness of the principles of sustainability and entrepreneurship. In your second and third years, you can commence specialised electives such as financial and estate planning, computational finance and mergers and acquisitions.

You'll learn:

• Corporate finance
  • Develop and manage an investment and funding strategy for an organisation.
• Business data analysis
  • Develop an understanding of financial decision-making processes and apply statistical concepts to critical business problems.
• Portfolio management
  • Analyse financial information and value a range of financial securities.
  • Construct an investment portfolio to meet investor goals and risk profiles.
  • Critique the ethical basis of financial decisions.
• Risk management
  • Discover how to identify, analyse and reduce uncertainty in investment decision-making.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Corporate finance officer
• Investment analyst
• Stockbroker
• Financial planner

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Depending on subject choice, students may be eligible to graduate with an accounting qualification accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates may apply for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).