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Bachelor of Economics and Finance

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Economics and Finance

Abbreviation:

BEconFin

UOW Course Code:

326

CRICOS Code:

075271A

Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words:

Business,Economics, Finance

Total Credit Points:

144

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On Campus (Face-to-Face)

Delivery Campus/ UAC Code:

Wollongong, 753670
Shoalhaven*, 753671
Bateman's Bay*, 753672
Bega*, 753673
Southern Highlands*, 753674
Southern Sydney*, 753675

ATAR:

80

Additional Information:

Course Finder

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Bachelor of Economics and Finance degree is a program for high achievers who wish to become professionals in the areas of economics and finance. The program involves the study of theory, policies, practices and institutions of both the domestic and global economy at both the micro and macro levels. As a graduate you will be able to identify and apply the tools of analysis to a wide range of economic issues, including the behaviour of consumers and firms, the labour market, the environment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. You will also develop expertise in the ways individuals, businesses and other organisations raise, allocate and use money.

The program involves compulsory core subjects in first year, plus the completion of a 48-credit point major in Economics (or Finance) and at least one 24-credit point minor in Finance (or Economics). You can elect to complete two majors, or one major and two minors. If you elect to complete only the requisite major and minor you will be able to undertake at least 24 credit points of elective subjects from any Faculty in the University. The experience culminates in the exciting applied research project capstone subject. This is an experiential learning opportunity which offers options that may include an overseas fieldtrip, workplace based project, or more traditional research based project. In selected years a number of the highest performing students will be invited to participate in a special field trip to the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges or another overseas location.

Applicants should contact the individual Education Centres for information regarding subject availability.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course STRUCTURE

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Economics and Finance a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points by satisfactory completion of the following core subjects.

Subject Code

Subject Name

 Session

Credit Points

ACCY111

Accounting Fundamentals in Society

Autumn/Spring

6

ACCY112

Accounting in Organisations

Autumn/Spring

6

COMM101

Principles of Responsible Commerce

Autumn/Spring

6

COMM121

Statistics for Business

Autumn/Spring

6

ECON101

Macroeconomic Essentials for Business

Autumn/Spring

6

ECON111

Introductory Microeconomics

Autumn/Spring

6

FIN111

Introductory Principles of Finance

Autumn/Spring

6

ACCY200

Financial Accounting IIA

Autumn/Spring

6

FIN222

Corporate Finance

Autumn/Spring

6

ECON240

Financial Modelling

Spring

6

ECON331

Financial Economics

Spring

6

Plus

COMM330

Economics and Finance Applied Research Project

Spring

6

Plus

One major (48cp) and one minor (24cp) OR

One major (48cp) and two minors (48cp) OR

Two majors (96cp)

Plus

Electives as necessary to complete 144 credit points

No more than 60 credit points shall be for 100 level subjects.

If a student chooses to complete one major in Economics/(Finance), then he/she must also complete at least one minor in Finance/(Economics).

If a student chooses to complete two majors, then one must be from the Economics Discipline and one from the Finance Discipline.

Note: ACCY200, FIN222, ECON240 and ECON331 can be counted towards an Economics or Finance major or minor where specified in the core or elective subjects of that major or minor.

A single subject may count towards two different majors. However, such double counting can apply to only one 6-credit-point subject. Where two or more subjects are common to two majors, the relevant Associate Head of School will designate a replacement subject.

Majors

Economics

Finance

International Economics

Quantitative Analysis in Economics

Minors

Minors in the areas of Economics and Finance include:

  • Economics
  • Economics of Environmental Sustainability
  • Economies of Asia
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Economics
  • Quantitative Analysis in Economics


All other Faculty of Business minor study areas include:

  • Accountancy
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Innovation
  • Business Law
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Management; Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Small Business
  • Supply Chain Management

Further information on minor study programs in Business

To satisfy the requirements of a minor study a student shall complete the listed subjects for the minor.

  1. A single core first year subject may count towards a minor where approved.
  2. A single subject may not count towards a major and minor or towards two minors: double counting is not permitted when completing a minor. Thus completing each minor may require an additional 24 credit points if a single core subject is not included in the minor. Where one (or more) subject(s) is common to a major and a minor or to different minors, the relevant Associate Head of School will designate a replacement subject(s).

A minor cannot be completed in the same discipline as a major, for example an Economics major and an Economics minor.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION/ACCREDITATION

The Bachelor of Economics and Finance enables graduates to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional associations. For further information, visit Professional Accreditation and Recognition.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database. 


Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

 

Last reviewed: 2 December, 2013