Bachelor of Business and Commerce - Applied Finance

The world of finance is complex and dynamic. It requires talented, well educated people – people who not only understand the ways in which individuals, businesses and organisations raise, allocate and use monetary resources over time, but who can also competently consider the risks inherent in any project.

The Bachelor of BBC Applied Finance will equip you with those skills. You'll develop a strong grasp of finance along with foundational studies in accounting, economics, commercial law, management and marketing. You'll be able to adapt to dynamic environments, both globally and domestically.

Importantly, UWS BBC Applied Finance Degree (true to its name) has a strong practical focus which will equip you with real-life conceptual and professional skills. Throughout the course, you're encouraged to independently seek relevant work experience, adding to your skills and knowledge in this area.

A Career in Applied Finance

In today's changing marketplace, the forces of deregulation, privatisation, globalisation and technological advances have created a wide variety of career opportunities in finance and investment. With an Applied Finance Degree, you may work in roles within: 

»» corporate finance (financial controllers or officers)
»» strategic planning and project evaluation (takeovers, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures)
»» money and capital markets (bonds, options, futures and swaps)
»» financial services management (financial planners, personal financial consultants, finance officers, super fund managers and trustees)
»» treasury hedging
»» equity analysis and trading
»» credit analysis
»» business brokerage
»» investment advising
»» retirement planning
»» portfolio management
»» public finance management in government departments

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the Apply Now pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.