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Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Bachelor of Applied Finance will equip you with comprehensive corporate finance and investment management skills. With the ability to help organisations create value, invest wisely and control risk, you’ll find yourself in demand across the globe.

In the professionally accredited Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, you’ll learn how to apply mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term risk management, finance and insurance.

Key features

Undertake a degree taught by finance experts

Learn from highly qualified and experienced lecturers who have a thorough understanding of finance industry practices. Gain a unique set of finance skills that employers want

Learn about financial systems, markets and instruments; their effect on the flow of funds within the economy; and risk control. Attain recognised professional accreditation

Successfully complete relevant units and receive part or full accreditation from the Actuaries Institute. Be uniquely prepared for your career

Synthesise your learning across your degree, demonstrate your graduate capabilities and seamlessly transition to your career.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Actuary

Claims adjuster, examiner or investigator

Financial adviser or analyst

Financial economist

Fund manager

Insurance analyst

Insurance specialist

Investment analyst

Management consultant

Market analyst

Policy analyst

Pricing or marketing actuary

Public administrator

Researcher

Risk analyst

Statistician

Stockbroker

Superannuation adviser or analyst

Underwriter

Employers

Accounting firms

Actuarial consulting firms

Banks and financial institutions

Consulting firms

Government agencies and departments

Insurance firms

Wealth management and financial advising firms

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.

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Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration.
Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.

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