Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Finance (Honours)
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
Turn high-achieving into a higher degree
There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build a necessary foundation for postgraduate research in your specialisation. You could be seeking answers to questions no one else is asking in business research. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and financial knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.
What will you do?
- Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
- Complete a major research project on a topic of your choice.
- Partner with an academic mentor who’ll support and encourage your progress.
Brian Gray Scholarship Program .
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Admissions information
| SATAC Code | 3BH009 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Potential applicants need to contact the Faculty of the Arts, Business, Law and Economics (info@apsb.edu.eu) before applying to ensure that they meet the criteria required for entry into the program. In addition, an Expression of Interest form will need to be submitted to the Faculty of the Arts, Business, Law and Economics. |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program. |
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International applicants
| CRICOS | 041727K |
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| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Graduate entry only | |
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How to Apply
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Commonwealth-supported place: $15,140 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $46,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Professional Accreditation
APSB Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Potential careers
Business Manager, Econometrician, Economist.
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.
Areas of Specialisation
International areas.
Example Study Plan
| First Semester | |
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| Core courses | COMMERCE 4037 : Research Methodology (H) CORPFIN 4102 : Advanced Finance (H) |
| Electives | One course from the below list: CORPFIN 4033 : Quantitative Methods (H) COMMERCE 4100 : Qualitative Methods (H) ECON 4014 : Econometrics IV (H)* *Students may select one of these courses in lieu of either quantitative or qualitative methods by agreement between the student and the supervisor. |
| Second Semester | |
| Research project | Second semester involves a research project of around 12,000 to 15,000 words. This thesis counts for 50% of the year’s assessment. COMMERCE 4105 : Dissertation (H) |
