• Length 5 years full-time
  • Minimum 240 Units
Admission requirements
  • Academic plan AACRD / BFINN
  • CRICOS code 079094C
  • UAC code 135010
  • Academic contact
Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) / Bachelor of Finance

If you want to find out what drives (and how to work for) companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple or Facebook, you are looking at the right degree.

This is a unique, interdisciplinary education package that will prepare you to be a future leader of the information and communications technology revolution.

You will not only learn advanced computing techniques and have the opportunity to complete a unique major, but also develop exceptional professional skills in areas of entrepreneurship and management.

You’ll work alongside distinguished researchers at ANU and NICTA (National ICT Australia), and pursue research projects in your own area of interest.

While some of our students are flying unmanned aerial vehicles 15,000 kilometres away, others are busy writing algorithms to mine through Petabytes of data. If mastering challenging projects is your thing, the ANU Bachelor of Advanced Computing can launch you into a spectacular career.

Do you dream of living and thriving in the leading financial cities of the world - New York, London, Shanghai, Sydney or Hong Kong? Stop dreaming and get going. An ANU Bachelor of Finance will equip you to excel in the global financial marketplace.

As a student you will be challenged to solve a variety of financial problems while developing a keen analytical mind. Having these skills will prove invaluable in the fast changing world of finance.

As a Bachelor of Finance graduate from the Australian National University you will be highly sought-after, so aim high and think about which cityscape view you want from your office.

Career Options

ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.

The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion.  It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/

Employment Opportunities

Innovative solutions come to those working in R&D. Graduates can choose to work in ICT R&D in the public or private sector, and in academia.

They can work across a range of industries in a variety of roles. Examples include:

  • Data Mining Specialist
  • Big Data Analyst
  • Human-Computer Interaction Specialist,
  • Software Developer
  • Embedded systems developer
  • Network Architect
  • Systems Analyst
  • Computer Engineer
  • Advanced Software Solutions Engineer
  • Software Architect

Our graduates work in many organisations including:

  • IBM
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Yahoo
  • Intel
  • Price Waterhouse Coopers
  • Accenture Australia
  • Bloomberg
  • National Australia Bank
  • Citigroup
  • Deloitte
  • Unisys
  • Australian Government (Australian Taxation Office, Reserve Bank of Australia, Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy, etc.)

Innovative solutions come to those working in R&D. Graduates can choose to work in ICT R&D in the public or private sector, and in academia.

They can work across a range of industries in a variety of roles. Examples include:

  • Data Mining Specialist
  • Big Data Analyst
  • Human-Computer Interaction Specialist,
  • Software Developer
  • Embedded systems developer
  • Network Architect
  • Systems Analyst
  • Computer Engineer
  • Advanced Software Solutions Engineer
  • Software Architect

Our graduates work in many organisations including:

  • IBM
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Yahoo
  • Intel
  • Price Waterhouse Coopers
  • Accenture Australia
  • Bloomberg
  • National Australia Bank
  • Citigroup
  • Deloitte
  • Unisys
  • Australian Government (Australian Taxation Office, Reserve Bank of Australia, Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy, etc.)

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognise the important role of investment and financing decisions, equities, bonds and derivatives in the financial markets.
  • Have an understanding of the three basic ideas underpinning finance: the time value of money; diversification; and, arbitrage and their application to corporate financial decision-making; investment decisions and portfolio management; derivatives and risk management; portfolio construction; corporate valuation; and debt markets.
  • Apply theoretical foundations in practice.
  • Develop the skills necessary to critically engage with and evaluate financial problems.
  • Develop the skills necessary to work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of financial problems.

Further Information

The Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research & Development) is four year program that will be accredited by the Australian Computing Society. It is specifically designed for exceptional students who have an interest in undertaking research and development in either industry or an academic environment. The program combines a strong foundation in computer science and mathematics, a specialty advanced computing curricula unique to the ANU, and a project based, research intensive course of study, also unique to the ANU. It provides ample scope for the student to pursue research in individual areas of interest, working with researchers of international distinction in the areas of computer science, engineering and mathematics.

A graduate of the program will have a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computing and relevant mathematics, expertise in the software development process, a a familiarity with business aspects of the ICT industry including product innovation and development, technical knowledge in a selection of contemporary and advanced ICT topics, and a solid experience in research methods in the ICT area.

A graduate of the program will have the skills, knowledge and capability to go onto advanced research programs in Computer Science and related areas, and have the potential to become innovators and leaders in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) discipline.


The Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research & Development) is four year program that will be accredited by the Australian Computing Society. It is specifically designed for exceptional students who have an interest in undertaking research and development in either industry or an academic environment. The program combines a strong foundation in computer science and mathematics, a specialty advanced computing curricula unique to the ANU, and a project based, research intensive course of study, also unique to the ANU. It provides ample scope for the student to pursue research in individual areas of interest, working with researchers of international distinction in the areas of computer science, engineering and mathematics.

A graduate of the program will have a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computing and relevant mathematics, expertise in the software development process, a a familiarity with business aspects of the ICT industry including product innovation and development, technical knowledge in a selection of contemporary and advanced ICT topics, and a solid experience in research methods in the ICT area.

A graduate of the program will have the skills, knowledge and capability to go onto advanced research programs in Computer Science and related areas, and have the potential to become innovators and leaders in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) discipline.


Admission Requirements

ATAR:
99
QLD Band:
1
International Baccalaureate:
42

Pathways

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) might be a pathway for students who meet the Maths pre-requisites but do not have the required score for direct entry into this program.

Eligible students should enrol into Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) and if they can maintain a High Distinction average in their first year, they may be approved to transfer into the R&D program in their second year.

Prerequisites

ACT: Specialist Mathematics (major/minor).

NSW: HSC Mathematics Extension 1.

None. But assumed knowledge is:-
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)
NSW: Mathematics
QLD: Mathematics B
SA/NT: Mathematical Studies
TAS: Mathematics Methods
VIC: Mathematical Methods (CAS)
WA: Mathematics 3C/3D
IB: Mathematics (SL)

Adjustment Factors

Bonus points to do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.  They do not apply to this program.

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Bachelor of Finance - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students
$33,168.00

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Program Requirements

This double degree requires the completion of 240 units.

The Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 156 units, of which:

A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

12 units count towards the requirements of the other double degree component

The 156 units must include:

72 units from completion of compulsory courses from the following list:

COMP1130 Introduction to Advanced Computing I

COMP1140 Introduction to Advanced Computing II

COMP2100 Software Construction

COMP2130 Software Design and Analysis

COMP2300 Introduction to Computer Systems

COMP2310 Concurrent and Distributed Systems

COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering

COMP3120 Managing Software Development

COMP3600 Algorithms

COMP3630 Theory of Computation

MATH1115 Mathematics and Applications 1 Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

COMP3530 Systems Engineering for Software Engineers

VCUG3001 Unravelling Complexity

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

MGMT3027 Entrepreneurship and Innovation

VCUG2002 Leadership and Influence in a Complex World

ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

STAT1003 Statistical Techniques

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods

48 units from completion of the Research and Development major

18 units from completion of further 3000- and 4000- courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science

Students must achieve a minimum 80% weighted average mark across all compulsory courses in the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) component undertaken in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn) and (Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum of 80% weighted average mark will be transferred from the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) double degree to the equivalent to the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) double degree.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development)(Honours) component the Honours component must be completed with first class honours. Students who do not achieve this grade will graduate with the equivalent Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) flexible double degree.

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Actuarial Studies:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Security:

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Security component of this double degree:

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies:

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies component of this double degree:

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Biotechnology:

12 units of 3000-level COMP courses required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the requirement to complete “12 units of elective Science courses at 3000/4000 level’ in the Bachelor of Biotechnology

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business Administration:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Business Administration component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

It is not possible to complete the Professional Accounting requirements in the Bachelor of Commerce in the double degree.

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Economics:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing contribute towards the Bachelor of Economics component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Finance:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Finance component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Genetics:

The completion of STAT1003 Statistical Techniques and COMP1130 Introduction to Advanced Computing I in the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)satisfies the requirement to complete STAT1003 Statistical Techniques and COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms in the Bachelor of Genetics component

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Pacific Studies:

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Pacific Studies component of this double degree:

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences):

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences) component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Psychology):

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management):

6 units from completion of MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours in the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) satisfies the requirement to complete “6 units from completion of courses from the Science course list” in the Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management)

6 units from completion of 3000-level COMP courses in the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) counts towards the requirement to complete “18 units from completion of 3000-level courses from the subject areas EMSC or ENVS” in the Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management)

For Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Statistics:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Statistics component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

The Bachelor of Finance flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:

A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 96 units must include:

24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses

BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis

ECON1101 Microeconomics 1

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

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models

MKTG2003 Marketing for Financial Services

STAT2032 Financial Mathematics

48 units from completion of one of the following majors:

Capital Markets

Quantitative Finance

12 units from completion of courses from List 1 of the ANU College of Business and Economics

If your flexible double degree is within the College of Business and Economics (for example Commerce and Economics), the below study plan may show the same course twice. If this is the case, you must only do the course once and replace the other course with a CBE List 1 elective.

The minor in Business and Economics Essentials will not be listed on transcripts for students completing the Bachelor of Commerce.

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.

Majors

Bachelor of Finance Majors

Minors

Bachelor of Finance Minors

Study Options

Year 1 COMP1130 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms (Advanced) 6 units COMP2300 Introduction to Computer Systems 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units
COMP1140 Introduction to Software Systems (Advanced) 6 units COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units
Year 2 COMP2100 Software Construction 6 units COMP2550 Advanced Computing R&D Methods 6 units STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units Finance Major Course 6 units
COMP2130 Software Analysis and Design 6 units COMP2310 Concurrent and Distributed Systems 6 units COMP2560 Studies in Advanced Computing R&D 6 units Finance Major Course 6 units
Year 3 COMP3120 Managing Software Development 6 units COMP3530 Systems Engineering for Software Engineers 6 units BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units Finance Major Course 6 units
COMP3600 Algorithms 6 units MGMT3027 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 6 units ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units Finance Major Course 6 units
Year 4 COMP3550 Advanced Computing R&D Project 6 units COMP3630 Theory of Computation 6 units ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units Finance Major Course 6 units
COMP3550 Advanced Computing R&D Project 6 units COMP 3000/4000 elective 6 units Finance Core Course 6 units Finance Major Course 6 units
Year 5 COMP4550 Advanced Computing Research Project 12 units COMP4550 COMP 3000/4000 elective 6 units Finance Major Course 6 units
COMP4550 Advanced Computing Research Project 12 units COMP4550 COMP 3000/4000 elective 6 units Finance Major Course 6 units

Honours

Graduation from the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research & Development) (Honours) program will require award at 1st class honours level: H1 80 - 100%.

Students who excel in the pass degree may be invited to undertake an honours year. The Honours year extends the undergraduate material and focuses on highly complex, analytical and practical problems. Students undertake a program of advanced coursework and a research thesis. Students from other universities are also able to join the Honours Program after completing the pass degree requirements in their own institutions.

Students who are interested in the Honours Program should consult the Honours Convenor in the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Applied Statistics for advice.

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As a high-achieving student in the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research & Development) (Honours)  (BAC(R&D)) degree you have chosen a unique degree. You will study to become an innovator and a future leader of the ICT revolution by undertaking research with some of the world's leading researchers.  You will undertake an accelarated mode of learning, develop a strong foundation in core computer science and be provided with the tools to develop the next generation of computing applications.

The BAC can be taken as a single degree which inlcudes a number of core and compulsory courses. The single degree also offers 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from additional computing courses (enabling you to complete a Computing major, minor, or specialisation), or from other university courses.

The BAC(R&D) can also be taken as a part of many double degrees. You may not be able to complete a major in a computing discipline but a minor might be possible. You will be able to specialise in other areas as part of the ‘other half’ of your double degree.

Single degree

  • This degree requires 192 units (each course is typically 6 units)
  • Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units)
  • You will complete a Research and Development major (48 units)
  • 36 units of electives (six courses). These courses may be used to study another computing major (48 units) or specialisation (24 units), or may be taken from other areas of the university.

Double degree

  • This degree requires 144 units (each course is typically 6 units)
  • Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units)
  • You will complete a Research and Development major (48 units)
  • There are no university electives in the double degree
  • You can find your double degree with BAC(R&D) from Program and Courses


About this degree

  • Typically you will study 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree.
  • The degree comprises compulsory requirements, additional computing electives, research and development projects, internship and electives in the single degree.
  • There are no electives in the double degree but you still may be able to study a computing specialisation (24 units).
  • In your first year in the double degree, MATH1115 and MATH1116 must be taken as part of the other half of your degree unless otherwise specified.

Enrolment Status

While it is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international study you must always be full-time.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

  • IF YOU ARE COMMENCING IN JULY YOU SHOULD SEND AN EMAIL TO <studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au> FOR ADVICE ABOUT YOUR ENROLMENT OR YOU SHOULD ATTEND AN ENROLMENT ADVICE SESSION AT THE UNIVERSITY IN THE WEEK BEFORE SEMESTER COMMENCES.

  • As the BAC(R&D) is an advanced degree, you will study both first and second year courses in your first year. First year courses are typically '1000-level' courses ie start with '1' while second year courses typically start with '2'. 
  • Students doing double degrees with business degrees do STAT1008 in place of STAT1003 and take an additional Computing elective.
  • You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester
  • You can't study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year
  • You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your BAC(R&D) half of the double degree.



Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

The Research & Development major is a compulsory requirement of both the single and double degrees.  You may be able to study a computing major (48 units) or minor/specialisation (24 units) in the single degree. The ATTACHED DOCUMENT has  more information about first year courses that are suitable for the majors.

It is not possible to complete a computing major (apart from the R&D major)  in a double degree but a specilisation is possible. You do not need to make decisions about minors/specialisations until later in your degree.

Electives

If you are in the single degree, you will have just one university elective to choose. This is in your second semester.

To find 1000-level courses, use the CATALOGUE SEARCH

Suggested electives in your first year can be found in the pdf document that is an attachment in the above section about Majors and Minors.

Some popular choices for electives include:  INFS1001, COMP1720, COMP2400. You can use the catalogue search function to find descriptions of these.



Study Options

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research & Development) (Honours)

Study Options

Year 1 48 units COMP1130 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms (Advanced) 6 units COMP2300 Introduction to Computer Systems 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units
COMP1140 Introduction to Software Systems (Advanced) 6 units COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units Elective course 6 units

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research & Development) (Honours)

Study Options

Year 1 48 units COMP1130 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms (Advanced) 6 units COMP2300 Introduction to Computer Systems 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units Other Degree course
COMP1140 Introduction to Software Systems (Advanced) 6 units COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units Other Degree course

Academic Advice

For assistance, please email: studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au

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The Bachelor of Finance offers you a rigorous program of training in the theory and applications of finance. The program involves a core in mainstream finance supplemented by studies in related quantitative techniques, methodologies, economics, and management.

Single degree

  • This degree requires 24 courses (144 units)
  • A maximum of 10 courses (60 units) of 1000 level courses
  • 14 compulsory courses
  • 10 electives (of which 2 must be CBE List 1 elective courses)

Double degree

  • This degree requires 16 courses (96 units) of CBE courses
  • A maximum of 8 courses (48 units) of 1000 level CBE courses
  • 14 compulsory courses
  • 2 CBE List 1 elective courses

About this degree

Single degree
In a Bachelor of Finance single degree program you will study a total of 144 units.  Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree. You will need to complete a minimum of 16 CBE courses (96 units) but will also get to choose 8 courses (48 units) from other ANU Colleges.  You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-CBE subject, the choice is yours.

Double degree
In a Bachelor of Finance double degree program you will study a total of 96 units.  Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree.  However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Finance degree and then 2 courses from the other half of you degree - still a total of 4 courses a semester.



Enrolment Status

It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.


Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as BUSN1001.

Please also note that:

  • You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
  • You cannot study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
  • You may take 1000-level courses later in your program.   But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) in total towards your single degree.
  • You can change your enrolment in courses up until the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

You must choose to major in either Capital Markets or Quantitative Finance.

Electives

You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.

Remember that you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Finance degree.
If you are in a double degree, your electives must be CBE courses.

Don't forget the maximum number of 1000 level courses is 10 in a single degree.







Study Options

Bachelor of Finance (Capital Markets major)

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Finance degree with a major in Capital Markets

Study Options

Year 1 48 units BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units FINM2001 Corporate Finance 6 units EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models or MKTG2003 Marketing for Financial Services 6 units Elective course 6 units

Bachelor of Finance (Quantitative Finance major)

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Finance degree with a major in Quantitative Finance

Study Options

Year 1 48 units ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units
Elective course 6 units ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units FINM2001 Corporate Finance 6 units MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies 6 units

Bachelor of Finance - Double Degree

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Finance degree with another degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B)

Study Options

Year 1 48 units FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units Degree B course 6 units Degree B course 6 units
EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models 6 units FINM2001 Corporate Finance 6 units Degree B course 6 units Degree B course 6 units

Disciplines

For further information on specific discipline you can:


Academic Advice

One of the degree requirements is to complete either EMET1001, MKTG2003 or STAT2032.  You may wish to take either EMET1001 or MKTG2003 in your first year.  Alternatively you can enrol in STAT2032 in your second year, and complete an elective in your first year. STAT2032 is recommended for students undertaking the Quantitative Finance major.  If you wish to do the Quantitative Finance major you will need to enrol in MATH1113 in Semester 2.

If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about your which courses to enrol in, you can come to an academic advice session at Melville Hall during Orientation week.

If you are seeking status (credit) from previous study at another university you will need to come to an academic advice session at Melville Hall during Orientation week, and we will help you choose the correct courses for your first year.

Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?

Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au

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