Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Ancient History
Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Ancient History
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. Macquarie’s world-leading Bachelor of Ancient History – the longest-running and broadest of…
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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. Macquarie’s world-leading Bachelor of Ancient History – the longest-running and broadest of its kind in Australia – allows you to immerse yourself in the culture and languages of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds, both on campus and at archaeological dig sites overseas.
Key features
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. Boost your employability by reviewing real-world case studies
Undertake units that apply current theory and analytical techniques to real-world finance industry situations. Undertake the only degree of its kind in Australia
Study the only degree in Australia offering a full study of Egyptology, Greece, Rome, Late Antiquity and Byzantium. Study ancient languages, and pursue your own research interests
Choose a minor in Ancient Greek, Egyptian Hieroglyphs or Latin, or study Ancient Hebrew and/or Coptic – all from beginner level.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Archivist
Collections officer
Conservation consultant
Cultural heritage specialist
Financial adviser or analyst
Financial economist
Gallery or museum curator
Historian
Journalist
Management consultant
Market analyst
Museum education officer
Policy analyst
Public administrator
Researcher
Statistician
Stockbroker
Tourism and travel consultant
Employers
Accounting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Cultural and heritage organisations
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Government agencies and departments
Libraries
Museums
Schools
Tourism and hospitality sector
Universities
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.
