• Length 4 years full-time
  • Minimum 192 Units
Admission requirements
  • Academic plan BBIOT / BFINN
  • CRICOS code 079093D
  • UAC code 130010

Place yourself at the forefront of innovation with the ANU Bachelor of Biotechnology.

Biotechnology is about applying new technologies to agriculture, food and medicine production, and environmental problems in the context of research, industry and the applied health sciences.

In this cutting-edge degree, you’ll learn the foundations of biology such as molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology and microbiology, as well as contemporary topics such as societal and ethical issues of biotechnology and intellectual property.

Find out more about biotechnology, the degree structure, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories on our website.

Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.

This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.

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

Bachelor of Biotechnology graduates are sought after by government and industry employers in chemical, plant and agricultural, and medical biotechnology.

You may also find positions in hospitals, food and pharmaceutical industries, or continue on to a career in research.

See where a Bachelor of Biotechnology could take you: our career wheel will help you turn your interests into a career in science.

Bachelor of Biotechnology graduates are sought after by government and industry employers in chemical, plant and agricultural, and medical biotechnology.

You may also find positions in hospitals, food and pharmaceutical industries, or continue on to a career in research.

See where a Bachelor of Biotechnology could take you: our career wheel will help you turn your interests into a career in science.

Learning Outcomes

  1. understand and evaluate the significance of biotechnological discoveries in educational and professional contexts;
  2. apply a range of technological skills and laboratory techniques to addressing specific problems in the field of biological research;
  3. use a range of analytical techniques for the interpretation of biological data to address specific hypotheses;
  4. convey and relate professional and disciplinary information and ideas to diverse audiences in effective and appropriate ways;
  5. demonstrate the application of biotechnology to real life contexts;
  6. exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.
  1. Recognise the important role of investment and financing decisions, equities, bonds and derivatives in the financial markets.
  2. Demonstrate 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 to various discipline backgrounds.
  4. Develop the skills necessary to critically engage with and evaluate financial problems.
  5. Using a diverse range of discipline backgrounds and varied data, develop the skills necessary to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of financial problems.

Further Information

Student Advice

What courses should you take in your first year of study?


Additional advice:

  • For students taking BIOL3023, BIOL3208 or BIOL3209 as part of this major, the research project must be in the field of biotechnology.
  • Students seeking to take BIOL3194 should note this course has an enrolment limit. Please refer to the "Other Information" in the course entry in P&C.


How can I satisfy the Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving course requirements?

  • Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses can be found using the Programs and Courses search engine.
  • In this program, BIOL3188 is identified as a Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving course
  • Many majors offered by the College of Science (not required for the Bachelor of Biotechnology) may identify in the "Advice for students" section which courses listed in the major will contribute towards this requirement. This might also be of assistance in identifying courses.


Internship opportunities

Students interested in incorporating an internship into their degree can find out more from the College of Science website.


How can I get a study plan to help me map out my degree?

Want to learn more about the structure of the Bachelor of Biotechnology or wish to map out your degree? Click here to access the study plan.


Vertical Double Degree pathway UGRD-PGRD (not available in FDD)

  • This program is part of the Vertical Double Degree pathway structure offered by the College of Science and the College of Health and Medicine. The Vertical Double Degree pathway presents students with the opportunity to complete a 3-year undergraduate single degree offered by the ANU College of Science or the College of Health and Medicine with a cognate 2-year Masters degree in 4 years (full-time) instead of 5 years (full-time). For more information on applicable combinations, benefits and how to apply, eligibility and conditions, please visit https://science.anu.edu.au/vertical-double-degrees or https://health.anu.edu.au/vertical-double-degrees
  • Students who are interested in pursuing a Vertical Double Degree pathway with this program, are advised to contact the College of Science Student Services Office at students.cos@anu.edu.au and seek academic advice. Students who are already in an undergraduate degree offered by the College of Science or College of Health & Medicine should seek academic advice before completion of the first 72 units of their undergraduate studies.
  • This pathway is not available to students in an undergraduate Flexible Double Degree.

Progression hurdle:

  • Students in the Bachelor of Biotechnology who have opted for the Vertical Double Degree pathway must achieve a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the first 96 units attempted to commence the 24 units of Masters courses in their Bachelor degree. Students who do not achieve this GPA will be able to complete and graduate from their Bachelor degree but will not be able to undertake Masters courses.
  • If the total number of units attempted exceeds 96 in the same teaching period in which the 96th unit is attempted, all courses attempted will be used in the calculation of the GPA.


Academic or enrolment advice:

If in doubt, please seek further advice from the academic contact for this program (details above), or the College of Science Student Services Team (students.cos@anu.edu.au).

Student Advice

What courses should you take in your first year of study?


Additional advice:

  • For students taking BIOL3023, BIOL3208 or BIOL3209 as part of this major, the research project must be in the field of biotechnology.
  • Students seeking to take BIOL3194 should note this course has an enrolment limit. Please refer to the "Other Information" in the course entry in P&C.


How can I satisfy the Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving course requirements?

  • Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses can be found using the Programs and Courses search engine.
  • In this program, BIOL3188 is identified as a Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving course
  • Many majors offered by the College of Science (not required for the Bachelor of Biotechnology) may identify in the "Advice for students" section which courses listed in the major will contribute towards this requirement. This might also be of assistance in identifying courses.


Internship opportunities

Students interested in incorporating an internship into their degree can find out more from the College of Science website.


How can I get a study plan to help me map out my degree?

Want to learn more about the structure of the Bachelor of Biotechnology or wish to map out your degree? Click here to access the study plan.


Vertical Double Degree pathway UGRD-PGRD (not available in FDD)

  • This program is part of the Vertical Double Degree pathway structure offered by the College of Science and the College of Health and Medicine. The Vertical Double Degree pathway presents students with the opportunity to complete a 3-year undergraduate single degree offered by the ANU College of Science or the College of Health and Medicine with a cognate 2-year Masters degree in 4 years (full-time) instead of 5 years (full-time). For more information on applicable combinations, benefits and how to apply, eligibility and conditions, please visit https://science.anu.edu.au/vertical-double-degrees or https://health.anu.edu.au/vertical-double-degrees
  • Students who are interested in pursuing a Vertical Double Degree pathway with this program, are advised to contact the College of Science Student Services Office at students.cos@anu.edu.au and seek academic advice. Students who are already in an undergraduate degree offered by the College of Science or College of Health & Medicine should seek academic advice before completion of the first 72 units of their undergraduate studies.
  • This pathway is not available to students in an undergraduate Flexible Double Degree.

Progression hurdle:

  • Students in the Bachelor of Biotechnology who have opted for the Vertical Double Degree pathway must achieve a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the first 96 units attempted to commence the 24 units of Masters courses in their Bachelor degree. Students who do not achieve this GPA will be able to complete and graduate from their Bachelor degree but will not be able to undertake Masters courses.
  • If the total number of units attempted exceeds 96 in the same teaching period in which the 96th unit is attempted, all courses attempted will be used in the calculation of the GPA.


Academic or enrolment advice:

If in doubt, please seek further advice from the academic contact for this program (details above), or the College of Science Student Services Team (students.cos@anu.edu.au).

Admission Requirements

ATAR:
80
International Baccalaureate:
30

Prerequisites

ACT: Chemistry (Major)

NSW: Chemistry or equivalent

VIC: Chemistry

QLD: Chemistry

TAS: Chemistry

SA / NT: Chemistry

WA: Chemistry

IB: Chemistry SL or HL


  • More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here .
  • Students who do not meet the chemistry requirement are advised to seek academic advice by contacting students.cos@anu.edu.au. A Chemistry bridging course is available in February through the ANU Research School of Chemistry - contact rsc.teaching@anu.edu.au for more information.

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 combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:

  • achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
  • if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
  • applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Bachelor of Biotechnology - 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
$53,700.00

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 192 units.

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

A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 96 units must consist of:

54 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:

BIOL1003 Evolution, Ecology and Genetics (6 units)

BIOL1004 Molecular and Cell Biology (6 units)

BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression (6 units)

BIOL2162 Molecular Genetic Techniques (6 units)

BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications (6 units)

CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 (6 units)

CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 (6 units)

CHEM2211 Chemical Biology I (6 units)

CHEM2208 Chemical Biology II (6 units)

 

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

BIOL2001 Introduction to Quantitative Biology (6 units)

BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology (6 units)

 

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

BIOL3191 Bioethics and Society (6 units)

BIOL3194 Biological Science in the Work Place (6 units)


A minimum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following lists:

BIOL3106 Biosecurity (6 units)

BIOL3125 Plants and Global Climate Change (6 units)

BIOL3177 Advances in Molecular Plant Science (6 units)

BIOL3188 ANUSynBio Challenge Team Project (6 units)

BIOL3203 Advanced Microscopy in Biosciences (6 units)

A maximum of 12 units from completion of research project/topics courses from the following list, in which the project/topic must be in the field of Biotechnology:

BIOL3023 Special Topics in Biology (6 units)

BIOL3208 Biology Research Project (6 units)

BIOL3209 Biology Research Project (12 units)


A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses not previously taken from the following subject areas:

BIOL – Biology

CHEM – Chemistry

MEDN – Medical Science

NEUR – Neuroscience

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


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

BUSN2036 Financial Statement Analysis

CBEA2001 Australian Indigenous Perspectives in Business and Economics

CBEA3001 College of Business and Economics Special Industry Project (UG)

CBEA3066 Global Business Immersion

CBEA3070 ANU College of Business and Economics Internship Program

EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models

FINM3009 Student Managed Fund and FINM3010 Student Managed Fund Extension (12 units*)

FINM3015 Foundations of Fintech

MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1

MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1

STAT2032 Financial Mathematics

Any other ANU courses

*Enrolment in the Student Managed Fund (SMF) courses requires 12 units over two consecutive semesters. For more information, please see the SMF website (https://rsfas.anu.edu.au/study/student-managed-fund) and the application page (https://rsfas.anu.edu.au/news/smf-applications).


48 units from completion of one of the following majors:

Asian Capital Markets

Capital Markets

Quantitative Finance

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. 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 Finance Majors

Study Options

Year 1 BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units
BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units Compulsory Course from the List ( 6 units) FINM2001 Corporate Finance 6 units
Year 2 BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression 6 units CHEM2211 Chemical Biology 1 6 units ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units STAT2008 Regression Modelling 6 units
BIOL2162 Molecular Gene Technology 6 units CHEM2208 Chemical Biology 2 6 units BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units
Year 3 BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications 6 units BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology 6 units FINM2003 Investments 6 units Finance Major 6 units
BIOL3191 Bioethics and Society 6 units BBIOT or ANU Elective 6 units FINM2002 Derivatives 6 units CBE List 1 Elective 6 units
Year 4 3000 level BBIOT course 6 units 3000 level BBIOT course 6 units ECON2101 Microeconomics 2 6 units Finance Major 6 units
3000 level BBIOT course 6 units BBIOT or ANU Elective 6 units Finance Major 6 units Finance Major 6 units

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Algal biofuels, drought resistant crops and bionic eyes may sound like things of the distant future, but these are just some of the projects our biotechnologists are working on today.

Biotechnology is a fast moving field where scientists use living organisms and their products, to solve real world problems facing modern society. This exciting field has broad applications in medicine, biology, agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy and engineering.

You will learn the foundations of biology, from genes through to ecology, while examining important questions about ethics and intellectual property.

An ANU Bachelor of Biotechnology gives you the knowledge to develop the fuel sources, foods and medical treatments of the future, while teaching you to think ethically about how they will change our society.

This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.

Note: Advice on this page is indicative only. Where a number of courses has been identified, it assumes that all of your courses are 6-units. If you take a course worth 12-units please refer to the unit-load in the study requirements in the program orders.

This degree can be taken as a single degree or combined with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD). When the Bachelor of Biotechnology is combined with another undergraduate degree through a Flexible Double Degree, 48 units of ANU electives units are replaced with the core requirements of the other degree and the total program duration is expanded to 192 units (4 years Full-Time) or 240 units (5 years Full-Time) depending on the duration of the other program.

Single degree

The Bachelor of Biotechnology requires 144 units (24 courses), including:

  • A maximum of 10 x 1000-level courses
  • A minimum of 5 x 3000-level courses from courses listed in the core requirements of the BBIOT
  • 9 x compulsory courses
  • A minimum of 2 transdisciplinary problem-solving (TD) courses
  • 1 x quantitative skills course
  • A maximum of 10 courses from the lists in the BBIOT not previously taken or other ANU electives

    Double degree

    The total number of overall units in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD) depends on the FDD combination eg.

    • 4050: 192 units
    • 4350, 4569, 4750: 240 units

    Of which a minimum of 2 courses must be tagged as transdisciplinary problem-solving. These courses may be taken in either component of the FDD.

     The Bachelor of Biotechnology component of an FDD requires 96 units, including:

    • A maximum of 6 x 1000-level courses
    • A minimum of 5 x 3000-level courses from courses listed in the core requirements of the BBIOT
    • 9 x compulsory courses
    • A minimum of 2 transdisciplinary problem-solving (TD) courses
    • 1 x quantitative skills course
    • A maximum of 2 courses from the lists in the BBIOT not previously taken or other ANU electives

    About this degree

    Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses

    In this degree, you will have to complete 12 units of courses flagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (TD). TD courses can be identified using the Programs and Courses search engine.

    You can satisfy this requirement through a course/s listed in the program or through the ANU electives it all depends on how you structure your degree and your other enrolment choices.

    Enrolment Status

    Duration

    The Bachelor of Biotechnology typically takes three years to complete on a full-time basis. Students will usually take 24-units (four six-unit courses) each semester and there are two semesters each year. One course is typically worth six-units.

    In total, students need to complete 144 units of study towards the Bachelor of Biotechnology. This will be 24 courses if all courses are worth six-units, but may be fewer if one or more courses of 12-units or more are taken.

    • If you combine the Bachelor of Biotechnology with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree, you will need to complete a total of 192 units (32 six-unit courses) or 240 units (40 six-unit courses)  depending on the combination. This will typically take four years for a 192-unit degree or five years for a 240-unit degree .

     

    Domestic students may choose to enrol in fewer than 24-units in any semester or half-year study period. Students studying 18 or more units in a half year (January – June or July – December) are considered full-time. Students studying less than this are considered part-time.

    If you take fewer than 24-units in any half year period, then your degree is likely to take longer than three years to complete.

    International students on a student visa are required to enrol in a full-time study load of 24-units in each half year study period (Summer, Semester 1, Autumn or Winter, Semester 2, Spring) unless they have been approved for Reduced Study Load or program leave.

    Maximum time for completion

    • The maximum period for completion of the single Bachelor of Biotechology degree is ten years from the date of first enrolment in the program. This ten years includes any periods of leave.
    • The maximum period for completion of a flexible double degree is ten years for a 192-unit degree or 11 years for a 240-unit degree from the date of first enrolment in the program. The maximum period includes periods of leave.


    A transfer of credit (status) from previous studies will reduce the total amount of time remaining to complete the balance of your degree. When you are assessed for credit, you will be notified of the new maximum end date for your degree in your credit offer.

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

    There are 4 compulsory 1000 level courses you must take in your first 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 Biotechnology half of the double degree.

    Electives

    Remember you can choose up to 10 courses from another ANU College at the University if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Biotechnology program. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-biotechnology subject, such as philosophy, history or computing. The choice is yours.

    How do I use my electives?

    Electives are courses that provide freedom for you to select subjects that align to your personal interests and career aspirations in a more individualised way than is possible through general major or degree requirements. An ANU elective is a course that you can select without restriction, beyond the global requirements of your program (e.g. limits on 1000-level courses, etc).

    We also recommend holding some ANU electives in reserve to keep other opportunities open, such as international exchange, internships, and meeting the transdisciplinary requirements of your degree.

    Study Options

    Bachelor of Biotechnology - single degree

    This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Biotechnology.

    Study Options

    Year 1 48 units CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units BBIOT or ANU elective course 6 units BBIOT or ANU elective course 6 units
    CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units BBIOT or ANU elective course 6 units BBIOT or ANU elective course 6 units

    Bachelor of Biotechnology - double degree

    This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Biotechnology with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts. Please note that for some double degrees (e.g. with Bachelor of Engineering) you may only be able to take one course in semester 1 for your science degree. In these circumstances it is recommended that in your first year you take CHEM1101, CHEM1201 and BIOL1004. You can then take BIOL1003 in your second year of study.

    Study Options

    Year 1 48 units CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units Degree B Course 6 units Degree B Course 6 units
    CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units Degree B Course 6 units Degree B Course 6 units

    Academic Advice

    For further information, you can:

    If you need help on any aspect of university life, our "Need Help" webpage is a good place to start and can link you to services across the University.

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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
    • 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

    For further information on specific discipline you can:

    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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