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Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours)

A single four year undergraduate award offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics

BFESHONS
  • Length 4 year full-time
  • Minimum 192 Units
Admission requirements
First year student? There’s more information about enrolling in your degree.
  • Mode of delivery
    • In Person
  • Field of Education
    • Banking Finance and Related Fi
  • Academic contact
  • Length 4 year full-time
  • Minimum 192 Units
Admission requirements
First year student? There’s more information about enrolling in your degree.
  • Mode of delivery
    • In Person
  • Field of Education
    • Banking Finance and Related Fi
  • Academic contact

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours) is comprised of the following 192 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

 


The 192 units must include:

126 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis

ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 or ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1

FINM1001 Foundations of Finance

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods

MATH1115 Mathematics and Applications 1 Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours

ECON1101 Microeconomics 1

FINM2001 Corporate Finance

STAT2001 Introductory Mathematical Statistics

EMET2007 Econometric Methods

ECON2016 Economics II (H)

FINM2002 Derivatives

ECON2101 Microeconomics 2 (P)

STAT3013 Statistical Inference

ECON3102 Macroeconomics 3

FINM2003 Investments

STAT3056 Advanced Mathematical Statistics

ECON3101 Microeconomics 3

ECON3100 Economics 3(H)

ECON3152 Game Theory

FINM3005 Corporate Valuation

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

MATH2320 Advanced Analysis 1 (H): Metric Spaces and Applications

MATH2405 - Maths Methods 1 (H): Ordinary Differential Equations & Advanced Vector Calculus

MATH2322 Advanced Algebra 1 (H) : Groups, Rings and Linear Algebra

MATH3029 Probability Modelling with Applications

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

STAT2032 Financial Mathematics

STAT3040 Statistical Learning

 6 units from completion of courses from the subject area ECON Economics

 48 units from completion of one of the following Honours specialisations:

48 units from completion of:

Finance Honours ;OR

Statistics Honours ;OR

Economics Honours

 

Students must achieve a minimum 75% weighted average mark in the first 120 units of courses attempted in order to continue in the program.

Students who do not achieve a minimum of 75% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Economics to complet their remaining 24 units of study.

Specialisations

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective majorminor or specialisation.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units
BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units FINM2001 Corporate Finance 6 units ECON1100 Economics I (H) 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units
Year 2 48 units STAT2001 Introductory Mathematical Statistics 6 units FINM2002 Derivatives 6 units ECON2101 Microeconomics 2 6 units FINM2003 Investments 6 units
ECON3153 ECON Elective 6 units ECON2016 Economics II (H) 6 units Course from MATH list 6 units
Year 3 48 units EMET2007 Econometrics I: Econometric Methods 6 units STAT3013 Statistical Inference 6 units ECON3101 Microeconomics 3 6 units FINM3005 Corporate Valuation 6 units
ECON3100 Economics 3 (H) 6 units STAT3056 Advanced Mathematical Statistics 6 units ECON3102 Macroeconomics 3 6 units STAT2032 Financial Mathematics 6 units OR STAT3040;
Year 4 48 units Honours Year Honours Year Honours Year Honours Year
Honours Year Honours Year Honours Year Honours Year

Admission Requirements

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 automatically guarantee entry.


In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Domestic applicants

→ School leavers will be assessed on:
• the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement or equivalent for this program,
• the co-curricular or service requirement, and
• any program specific requirements that are listed below.

→ Non school leavers:
a) will be assessed on:
• the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement or equivalent for this program,
b) Non school leavers who:
• complete a recognised Australian (or equivalent) post-secondary qualification, or
• complete one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) of an Australian (or equivalent) degree qualification, or
• complete an approved tertiary preparation course/program without undertaking any further study,
will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. Non school leavers must also meet any program specific requirements that are 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 here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency  
As Australia's national university, ANU is 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.

ATAR:
99
QLD Band:
1
International Baccalaureate:
42

Prerequisites

ACT:  Specialist Mathematics (Major/Minor) (160+)/Specialist Methods(Major/Minor) (160+), NSW: Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or equivelant. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.

Adjustment Factors

ANU offers rank adjustments for a number of adjustment factors, including for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. Rank adjustments are applied to Bachelor degree applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 points (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustments, maximum 10 equity-based adjustments and maximum 5 Elite Athlete adjustments) will be awarded. Please note that Adjustment Factors vary and do not apply to a select few programs,  please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

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

Annual indicative fee for international students
$45,864.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

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.

The Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours) is an elite four year honours degree. The degree is targeted at excellent undergraduate students seeking a quantitative degree program that will equip them for graduate studies in Finance, Economics or Statistics and/or that will make them desirable to prestigious Government or Industry employers. The degree will fill a gap at the ANU by providing an attractive option for outstanding undergraduates who are seeking a quantitative degree program that has applications in a wide range of business areas. The degree will comprise courses from Finance, Economics and Statistics and also relevant courses from Mathematics.

Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.

The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Determine which financial models should be utilised to analyse and price financial assets.
  2. Demonstrate their understanding of the economic foundations of financial assets as claims on resources in various market and corporate settings to design financial instruments and strategies.
  3. Adapt time series statistics and financial econometrics to evaluate financial economic models.
  4. Demonstrate the skills necessary to critically engage with and evaluate financial economic problems.
  5. Evaluate key research questions as demonstrated through a process of planning, developing and executing a body of research work.

Further Information

Please note: The following courses are not offered in 2018 and will need to be replaced with

1.       ECON2016 Economics II (H) – not on offer, replace with ECON2102 Macroeconomics 2 (P)

Other Information: This program can only be commenced in Semester 1. 

Study Plans: Study Plans for Commencing Semester 1

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The Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours) is an elite four year honours degree. The degree is targeted at excellent undergraduate students seeking a quantitative degree program that will equip them for graduate studies in Finance, Economics or Statistics and/or that will make them desirable to prestigious Government or Industry employers. The degree will fill a gap at the ANU by providing an attractive option for outstanding undergraduates who are seeking a quantitative degree program that has applications in a wide range of business areas. The degree will comprise courses from Finance, Economics and Statistics and also relevant courses from Mathematics.

Single degree

This degree requires a total of 32 courses (192 units) as follow:

  •  24 courses (144 units) for the Bachelor Component
  • 8 courses (48 units) from the Honours Component
Commencing Semester 1:

Semester 1 

Semester 2 

Double degree

  • This degree is not available as a double degree

About this degree

In a Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours) single degree program you will study a total of 32 courses (192 units).  Typically you will take 4 courses per semester. You will be required to complete all the given courses in the Bachelors Component and select your Honours Program. 

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.

Electives

Please see the following link for study options. This program is not available for commencement in second semester. 

Study Options

Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours)

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours)

Study Options

Year 1 48 units STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units
BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units FINM2001 Corporate Finance 6 units ECON1100 Economics I (H) 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units

Disciplines

For further information on specific discipline you can:

Academic Advice

Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack 

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