With USQ’s Bachelor of Business and Commerce majoring in finance you will learn about the financial side of running a business, namely managing money and investments. You will cover the fundamentals of financial environments and modern analytical techniques and apply your study to various areas of the financial spectrum, learning the ins and outs of business finance, stockbroking, investment management, international financial management and financial economics.

You also have the option to choose a second major from a range of business and commerce fields to shape the career you want and strengthen your position. For example, a double major in accounting and finance is one of our most popular combinations.... [-]

The Bachelor of Commerce Global (Honours) majoring in Finance is a unique degree offering the country’s best and brightest students the opportunity to gain a truly global study experience and real-world professional skills.Finance is about money and investments. People on their own and in partnerships, companies and other entities (including state and federal governments), have a common objective of profitable investment. What is a government-secured bond? What is a share? What are the reasons for investing in either' and when is the right time? These are some of the questions answered in the domain of finance.This degreeAfter completion of a foundation year at the Wollongong campus covering the core disciplines of business, you will study advanced finance topics. You will then undertake your second year of study at three of the University of Wollongong’s global locations – PSB Academy in Singapore, CCCU in Hong Kong and UOW in Dubai. The third year and fourth, and final year of honors study will be completed at the Wollongong campus. Industry engagement is an integral component of this degree with the opportunity to undertake an internship each year for the first three years of the degree.... [-]

Economics is concerned with the big picture'how a country, region or particular market is operating; while finance is a more microscopic look at industry risk and returns on investment. The two disciplines complement each other giving you a more complete picture of the business world and open many doors to sought-after careers.

This degreeThe Bachelor of Economics and Finance is for high achievers and as a graduate of the degree 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. The program involves compulsory core subjects in the first year, with options to major in either/or both Economics and/or Finance.Students will develop the skills necessary to make responsible professional judgments in their economic and financial decision-making. Your final year culminates with an exciting applied research project capstone subject. This is an experiential learning opportunity that offers an international workplace-based project, or more traditional research-based project.What you will studyYou will study the theory, policies, practices, and institutions of both the domestic and global economies. You will also develop expertise in the ways individuals, businesses and other organizations raise, allocate and use the money.Additional Information:... [-]

Financial planners must have an understanding not only of finance but of accounting, management, and marketing. Financial planning is the design of specific financial outcomes that meet a client's unique needs and objectives, given their financial resources and risk profile. Its broad approach is to fulfill clients' total needs, incorporating investment planning, taxation and social services planning, retirement planning, risk planning and estate planning.This degreeAfter a common first year in business, you will study a broad range of disciplines to give you the knowledge a financial planner needs. You will also undertake a final-year capstone subject that lets you apply everything you've learned up to that point in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have the option of applying for an internship that provides work-integrated learning. Career opportunities include fund manager, financial planner, wealth advisor and insurance broker.What you will studyYou will investigate securities and the market they operate in as well as theories of the market and the equilibrium prices of securities. You will learn how to assess investments, and the method for identifying the best financial product for a client, with particular attention to their risk profile. You will learn the codes of conduct governing the financial planning industry and relevant regulatory frameworks, advising techniques, and how to build and maintain clients' investment portfolios.Additional InformationFirst and second year subjects can also be completed at the following locations:... [-]

Finance is about money and investments. People on their own and in partnerships, companies and other entities (including state and federal governments), have a common objective of profitable investment. What is a government-secured bond? What is a share? What are the reasons for investing in either'and when is the right time? These are some of the questions answered in the domain of finance.This degreeAfter a common first year in business, you will specialize in finance from your second year. The course is both rigorous and practical, with an emphasis on applications and real-world financial management.

Careers include finance manager, management reporting manager, equity trade analyst, investment operations analyst: and venture capitalist. You will also undertake a final-year capstone subject that lets you apply everything you've learned up to that point in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have the option of applying for an internship that provides work-integrated learning.What you will studyYou will learn the theoretical knowledge and tools demanded by employers in all sections of the world economy: investment, financial markets, financial modeling and portfolio analysis. You will learn advanced statistical techniques for analysis, including the classical linear regression model, model diagnostics, univariate time series modeling, and forecasting. You will explore corporate finance, including financial strategies, security analysis, and portfolio management.Additional Information:First and second-year subjects can also be completed at the following locations:... [-]

Prepare for a career in the fast-paced world of finance with a qualification that builds your knowledge in a range of financial specializations.

Your subjects are designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the major areas of finance including corporate and international finance, investment valuation, portfolio management and risk management. You'll also develop an awareness of the principles of sustainability and entrepreneurship.

As you progress into second and third years, you can complete specialized financial electives such as financial and estate planning, derivative securities, mergers and acquisition and security valuation.

You'll also have the chance to take a study tour or internship elective or to complete your electives overseas at one of our partner universities. We have connections with top business schools including the University of Innsbruck and the Berlin School of Economics.... [-]

This highly-specialized and dynamic program trains you to perform high-level financial and economic analysis at the management level in both the public and private sectors.

Economics as a discipline is constantly evolving to help us understand how and why we allocated resources. It analyses important issues such as poverty, inflation, unemployment, taxes, pollution, crime, finance, inequality, international competition, consumer behavior, world trade, and economic growth.

In addition to your core studies, you will be able to choose four courses to suit your career needs or study abroad with a focus on the European Union.