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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 |
ATAR: | 80 |
Additional Information: |
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 |
Accounting Fundamentals in Society | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Accounting in Organisations | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Principles of Responsible Commerce | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Statistics for Business | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Macroeconomic Essentials for Business | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Introductory Microeconomics | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Introductory Principles of Finance | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Financial Accounting IIA | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Corporate Finance | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Financial Modelling | Spring | 6 | |
Financial Economics | Spring | 6 | |
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Economics and Finance Applied Research Project | Spring | 6 | |
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One major (48cp) and one minor (24cp) OR One major (48cp) and two minors (48cp) OR Two majors (96cp) | |||
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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
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.
- A single core first year subject may count towards a minor where approved.
- 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