About the programme:

The Bachelor of Commerce Honours specialising in Finance [CH001FTX05] prepares students for participation in the finance industry or for entry to further academic development in finance by exposing them to advanced issues in finance from both practical and theoretical perspectives. As well as mainstream asset classes, they will also become familiar with various alternative investments. 

Apply online. Applications close on 31 October.

The provisional course fees are listed in the Fees Handbook.

Programme Convenor

Please contact Dr Ayesha Sayed if you have any queries.

Entrance requirements

Applicants to the programme must meet the basic entrance requirements, being a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a major in Finance or Investment Science. As a general rule, a minimum of 65% in the major subjects would be expected, but this does not necessarily guarantee acceptance to the programme, which also depends on capacity and the quality of competing applications.

Duration

Offered over 1 year of full-time study. Classes commence in February

Prescribed curriculum/programme structure:

How am I assessed?

Students must pass every course with at least 50% to qualify. General tests, tutorials and assignments during the year will be weighted 40-50% of the final year mark (as per the departmental entries). Students are also required to complete a major honours research project/thesis (FTX4052H) by the end of the year.

What happens if I fail a course?

Students will not be allowed to repeat core (non-elective) courses. A student whose research report is given a mark of less than 50%, but who is allowed to make changes to the dissertation and resubmit it, will be awarded a maximum mark of 50%. 

Can I get a distinction?

Students with an overall weighted average of at least 75%, and a minimum of 70% for FTX4051H, will be awarded the degree “in the first class”.

For more information on the courses, please refer to the Commerce Postgraduate Handbook.