Bachelor of Finance at La Trobe University

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 specialized 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 organization.

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.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

In addition to the finance major defined within the core subjects of this course you may choose to complete a second major, or one or two minors, instead of completing all nine elective subjects. The majors and minors may be chosen from any on offer in the university, subject to there being no more than eight subjects for a major and four subjects for a minor, and subject to having completed any prerequisite subjects required.

Several attractive majors, who complement this course, for you to consider are:

• Accounting
• Economics
• International business

Career Outcomes

Graduates will be well placed to find employment in a range of roles that include:

• 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); please refer to the Handbook for further details. Graduates may apply for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.