• Length 5 years full-time
  • Minimum 240 Units
Admission requirements
  • Academic plan AENRD / BFINN
  • CRICOS code 079094C
  • UAC code 135010

Do you want to make solar energy more efficient and live in a sustainable city, or create new technologies in robotics, uncrewed aircraft and wireless internet of things? This is the degree for you!

This elite engineering degree will give you access to an innovative structure that allows you to get involved in many project based research courses in engineering.

You can study the fundamental engineering courses while you are immersed in research groups covering electronics, communications, mechatronics, renewable energy, environmental, and aerospace systems.

This exceptional degree will not only allow you to excel in your career, but to also make a real difference and help to solve some of the world's largest problems.

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 ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

Employment Opportunities

Organisations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D.

After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.

Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.

The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organisations.

Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.

Our graduates work in many organisations including ABB, Accenture, Department of Defence, CEA Technologies, Cochlear Limited, Energy Australia, Ford, GHD, IBM, Northrop Consulting Engineers, Qantas, Telstra, Thales and Toyota.

Organisations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D.

After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.

Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.

The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organisations.

Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.

Our graduates work in many organisations including ABB, Accenture, Department of Defence, CEA Technologies, Cochlear Limited, Energy Australia, Ford, GHD, IBM, Northrop Consulting Engineers, Qantas, Telstra, Thales and Toyota.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply systematic engineering methods professionally to design optimised and sustainable solutions to complex and multi-disciplinary engineering problems.

  2. Construct and evaluate solutions to engineering problems by selecting and applying theoretical principles and methods from the underpinning physical, mathematical and information sciences, and broader transdisciplinary knowledge.

  3. Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge at the leading edge of the discipline and the application of appropriate tools in at least one field of engineering specialisation.

  4. Compare current developments and emerging trends in at least one field of engineering specialisation.

  5. Understand the contextual factors that influence professional engineering practice, such as interpersonal, organizational, institutional, technological, physical, environmental, political and societal factors, and assess the potential societal, cultural, health, legal and environmental impact of engineering activities.

  6. Communicate and incorporate perspectives across disciplines effectively with colleagues, other engineering professionals and the broader community employing a range of communication media and tools.

  7. Engage in independent research at the leading edge of the discipline, via the completion of multiple individual research projects, through the application and synthesis of research-based knowledge and research methods.

  8. Engage responsibly in critical reflection on self-competence to practice ethically and independent learning to continue practicing at the forefront of the discipline.

  9. Work effectively and proactively within cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating autonomy, ethical conduct, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility to achieve engineering outcomes at a high standard. 

  1. Recognise the important role of investment and financing decisions, equities, bonds and derivatives in the financial markets.
  2. 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.
  3. Apply theoretical foundations in practice.
  4. Develop the skills necessary to critically engage with and evaluate financial problems.
  5. Develop the skills necessary to work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of financial problems.

Further Information

Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.

Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.

Admission Requirements

ATAR:
98
International Baccalaureate:
40

Pathways

Bachelor of Engineering (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 a Bachelor of Engineering (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: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major)

NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.

There are no formal program prerequisites. But assumed knowledge is:-ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics/Specialist Mathematics (major)/ Specialist Methods or NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. 

Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded. 

You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:

  • applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
  • undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
  • achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
  • not previously attempted tertiary study.

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Bachelor of Engineering (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
$49,330.00

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 Engineering (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 contribute towards the requirement of the other double degree component

The 156 units must include:

78 units from completion of the following compulsory courses: 

ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 

ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics

ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 

ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 

ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design 

ENGN2228 Signals and Systems 

ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design 

ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis

ENGN2706 Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods) 

ENGN3100 Practical Experience (0 units) 

ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management

ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations

ENGN4712 Engineering Research and Development Project (12 units) 


12 units from completion of R&D project courses from the following list: 

ENGN2707 Engineering Research and Development Project 

ENGN3706 Engineering Research and Development Project 

ENGN3712 Engineering Research and Development Project (6 or 12 units) 

ENGN4706 Engineering Research and Development Project 


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

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 

COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced) 

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 


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

PHYS1001 Foundations of Physics 

PHYS1101 Physics 1 


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

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1 


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

MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2


A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list: 

ENGN2219 Computer Systems & Organisation 

ENGN2222 Engineering Thermodynamics 


48 units from completion of one of the following Engineering majors, of which 12 units contribute towards meeting the course requirements above: 

Electronic and Communication Systems 

Mechatronic Systems 

Renewable Energy Systems 

Environmental Systems 

Aerospace Systems 

Students must achieve a minimum 75% weighted average mark across all compulsory courses undertaken in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn) and (Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum of 75% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) single degree.


Students must achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree program.


Honours

Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.


Honours Grade Calculation

ENGN4100 Final Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the Mark. It will be calculated as the weighted average mark (WAM) of the courses listed below. The mark for each course is weighted by the units of credit (UoC) of the course, as well as a course weighting as indicated below. WAM is calculated as follows:

WAM = ( S Mark*UoC*Weighting) / (S UoC*Weighting)



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

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

   COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

  MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

  MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

  MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1

  MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 2

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics component of this double degree:

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 2

 

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

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

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II

 

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

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

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II

 

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

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

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 2

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives from the Science Course List for the Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability component of this double degree.

 

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

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

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 2

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Information Technology:

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

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)

ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 2

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists towards the requirement to complete a minimum of 12 units of further courses from the subject area COMP

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Languages

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

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 2

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences:

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the 24 units of electives from the Science Course List required for the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences component of this double degree.

 

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

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the 24 units of electives from the Science Course List required for the Bachelor of Science component of this double degree.

 

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

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the 18 units of electives from the Science Course List required for the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) component of this double degree.

 

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

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

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 2

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:

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


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

BUSN2036 Financial Statement Analysis

EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models

FINM3015 Foundations of Fintech

MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1

MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies

MKTG2003 Marketing for Financial Services

STAT2032 Financial Mathematics


48 units from completion of one of the following majors:

Asian Capital Markets

Capital Markets

Quantitative Finance


6 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 University Wide Elective or CBE List 1 elective. Please note that you cannot exceed 8 out of college electives.

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 Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) Majors

Bachelor of Finance Majors

Minors

Bachelor of Finance Minors

Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) Minors

Study Options

Year 1 48 units ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units PHYS1013 MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units OR MATH1013; Other degree course 6 units
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units OR MATH1014; Other Degree course 6 units
Year 2 48 units ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 6 units ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design 6 units COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units Other degree course 6 units
ENGN2222 Engineering Thermodynamics 6 units ENGN2228 Signals and Systems 6 units Other degree course 6 units Other degree course 6 units
Year 3 48 units ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design 6 units ENGN2706 Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods) 6 units Other degree course 6 units Other degree course 6 units
ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis 6 units Engineering major course 6 units Other degree course 6 units Other degree course 6 units
Year 4 48 units ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management 6 units ENGN3706 Engineering Research & Development Project 6 units Engineering Major course 6 units Other degree course 6 units
ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations 6 units ENGN3712 Engineering Research and Development Project 6 to 12 units Engineering Major course 6 units Other degree course 6 units
Year 5 48 units ENGN4712 Engineering Research and Development Project 6 to 12 units Engineering Major course 6 units Other degree course 6 units Other degree course 6 units
ENGN4712 Engineering Research and Development Project 6 to 12 units Engineering Major course 6 units Engineering Major course 6 units Other degree course 6 units

Back to the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) page

As a high-achieving student in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours)(R&D) program you have chosen a unique and exciting interdisciplinary engineering degree.  This four year degree will give you access to an innovative structure that allows you to study a number of research projects, giving you exposure to cutting edge research with leading researchers, as well as studying the fundamental engineering courses.

This degree can be also studied as a double degree with many complementary disciplines.

Single degree

  • This degree requires 192 units
  • One Engineering major (48 units)
  • 30 units of research projects
  • 36 units of elective courses which may be used to study an Engineering minor (24 units) or another engineering major, or a range of courses from any ANU College.

Double degree

  • This degree requires a total of 144 units
  • One Engineering major (48 units)
  • 30 units of research projects
  • 12 units of courses are double counted into both degrees

About this degree

  • Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 32 courses across your whole degree of four years duration. 
  • The BE(R&D) has many compulsory courses due to its professional accreditation.
  • In the single degree you will have 36 units (six courses) of electives. You may use these to study an Engineering minor or a range of courses from any ANU College.
  • There are no electives in the double degree - your other degree requirements use up all of these. You should note that there are limitations in the number of double degrees available with the BE(R&D). Because it only has 36 units of electives, 12 units of courses need to be double counted to both the BE(R&D) and the other degree. Details about which these course are can be found in the BE(R&D) FDD rules.

Enrolment Status

The definition of full-time and part-time status can be found here. While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, it may take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must follow the requirement specified by your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and your visa, which normally require you to enrol in 24 units per semester in order to finish your program of study on time.




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

  • Note that if you are commencing in July you should send an email to <studentadmin.cecs[at]anu.edu.au> for advice about your enrolment or attend an enrolment advice session at the university in the week before semester commences.

MATHS
  • Students who excel in maths and have done the highest level of maths available to them at school should read the following: You may choose to enrol in MATH1115 and MATH1116 (honours maths) in place of MATH1013 and MATH1014. These courses are significantly more difficult and will likely mean a higher workload, but they will give you a much deeper understanding of underlying mathematical concepts, which may be beneficial for your future studies. You are strongly encouraged to seriously consider this option.
PHYSICS
  • Students who have not taken Physics in Year 11 and 12 should read the following: If you have not undertaken Physics in Year 11 and 12, you should consider enrolling in PHYS1001 Foundations in Physics (if you have a free university elective available) prior to enrolling in PHYS1101 Physics I, or taking an intensive online course prior to commencement of your University studies. 
COMPUTING
  • For your computing courses, you can complete either COMP1100 or COMP1730, and these are available in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. 


Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

There are a number of Engineering majors and minors for you to choose from. The good news is that you do not need to make any decisions about these until third year. Just follow the first year enrolment pattern for single and double degrees. If you want more information about majors and minors you can have a look at the BE(R&D) Degree Requirements on the 'Programs and Courses' website.

Electives

There is one elective in your first year of study. If you are in a flexible double degree and need to take more than one course from your other degree during first year, you should consider doing COMP1730 in your 2nd year thus freeing up an elective in second semester of first year.

Study Options

Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours) Single Degree

Study Options

Year 1 48 units ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units OR MATH1115; Elective Course 6 Units
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units OR MATH1116; COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units OR COMP1130;

Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours) Double Degree

Study Options

Year 1 48 units ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units OR MATH1115; Other Degree course
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units OR MATH1116; Other Degree course

Academic Advice

  • 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 BE(R&D) half of the double degree.

Back to the Bachelor of Finance page

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
  • 15 compulsory courses
  • 9 electives (of which 1 must be CBE List 1 elective courses)

Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1 

Semester 2 

  • ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 - 6 units
  • FINM2001 Corporate Finance - 6 units
  • Finance Core Course* - 6 units
  • Elective Course - 6 units

Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2 

Double degree

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

Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1 

  • STAT1008 Quant Res Methods - 6 units
  • FINM1001 Foundations of Finance - 6 units

Semester 2 

Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2 

  • STAT1008 Quant Res Methods - 6 units
  • FINM1001 Foundations of Finance - 6 units

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.
  • In your first year, 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 via ISIS in courses up until the Monday of Week 2.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

You must choose to major in either Capital Markets, Asian 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 (Quantitative Finance major) - Commencing in Semester 1

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 (Capital Markets major) - Commencing in Semester 1

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 or MATH1013 or MATH1115 or MKTG2003 or STAT2032 Elective course 6 units

Single Degree Bachelor of Finance (Asian Capital Markets major) - Commencing in Semester 1

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Finance degree with a major in Asian 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 Finance core course: EMET1001, MATH1013, MATH1115, MKTG2003 or STAT2032 Elective Course

Bachelor of Finance - Double Degree - Commencing in Semester 1

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
BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units FINM2001 Corporate Finance 6 units Degree B course 6 units Degree B course 6 units

Disciplines

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Academic Advice

One of the degree requirements is to complete either EMET1001, MKTG2003, MATH1013 or MATH1115 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 email info.cbe@anu.edu.au

If you are seeking status (credit) from previous study at another university you will need to submit a copy of your official transcript, detailed course outlines and a completed credit application form to info.cbe@anu.edu.au

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

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