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Bachelor of Finance

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Finance is an undergraduate degree at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Business and Economics, taken over 3 years full-time (144 Units). Coursework includes 30 units from completion of the following compulsory courses. Graduates are expected to recognise the important role of investment and financing decisions, equities, bonds and derivatives in the financial markets. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.

Fees & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$57,700
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 87 parts

  • The Bachelor of Finance requires completion of 144 units
  • A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
  • A minimum of 18 units must come from the completion of 3000-level courses
  • A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
  • The 144 units must include:
  • 30 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
  • BUSN1001
  • Business Reporting and Analysis
  • ECON1101
  • Microeconomics 1
  • ECON2101
  • Microeconomics 2
  • FINM1001
  • Foundations of Finance
  • STAT1008
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • 6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
  • ECON1100
  • Economics 1 (H)
  • ECON1102
  • Macroeconomics 1
  • 12 units from completion of a course from the following list:
  • BUSN2036
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • CBEA2001
  • Australian Indigenous Perspectives in Business and Economics
  • CBEA3001
  • College of Business and Economics Special Industry Project (UG)
  • CBEA3066
  • Global Business Immersion
  • CBEA3070
  • ANU College of Business and Economics Internship Program
  • EMET1001
  • Foundations of Economic and Financial Models
  • FINM3009
  • Student Managed Fund*
  • FINM3010
  • Student Managed Fund Extension*
  • FINM3015
  • Foundations of Fintech
  • MATH1013
  • Mathematics and Applications 1
  • MATH1113
  • Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies
  • MATH1115
  • Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1
  • STAT2032
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Any other ANU courses
  • *Enrolment in the Student Managed Fund (SMF) courses typically involves 12 units over two consecutive semesters. For more information
  • please see the SMF website (
  • //rsfas.anu.edu.au/study/student-managed-fund
  • ) and the application page (
  • //rsfas.anu.edu.au/news/smf-applications
  • )
  • 48 units from completion of one of the following majors:
  • Asian Capital Markets
  • Capital Markets
  • Financial Data Analytics
  • Quantitative Finance
  • A minimum of 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
  • Students wishing to take the Quantitative Finance major have a range of options to complete the MATH requirements. They may choose a single course
  • MATH1113
  • or to take two MATH courses instead. The two course options are
  • MATH1013
  • /
  • MATH1014
  • or
  • MATH1115
  • /
  • MATH1116
    • MATH1013
    • /
    • MATH1014
    • is recommended for those not confident in their mathematical ability
    • MATH1115
    • /
    • MATH1116
    • is a higher level of
    • MATH1013
    • /
    • MATH1014
    • and is recommended for those who are considering further mathematical study (for some later year MATH courses
    • MATH1116
    • is required)
    • The minor in Business and Economics Essentials will not be listed on transcripts for students completing the Bachelor of Finance
    • For majors and minors offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics
    • students may count a course towards multiple majors and minors. If a minor is a subset of all stated courses and/or prerequisites for a major
    • then completion of the major overrides completion of the minor
    • and only the major is regarded as having been completed. If all courses in a major and/or minor are compulsory courses in the degree
    • the major and/or minor will not be listed on the transcript

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    Admissions

    At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program. The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed. Domestic applicants Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below. Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on: completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors ) requirement for this program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with higher education study are assessed on: previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on: previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on: secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme ; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. International applicants Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found . Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below. Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission ATAR: 80 International Baccalaureate: 31

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