Finance/Science
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Bachelor of Finance/Bachelor of Science
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This degree combines studies in finance and sciences, such as mathematics, statistics, and computer science. It provides options to add subjects to at least sub-major level from any discipline. Students with an aptitude for mathematics and statistics can apply advanced skills in these areas to the development and analysis of financial products and the forecasting of exchange rates, interest rates and other financial variables.
Work has commenced on the $288-million Centre for AgriBioscience and the $98-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. Once completed, these Centres will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students.
Students also can access the Faculty's industry experience and student support programs.
Course structure
First-year studies include accounting, mathematics, statistics, a first-year science major, and economics. Later-year studies include corporate finance, science electives, business electives, banking and financial law, financial risk management.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Business, banking, economics, finance, corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, personal finance, financial risk management, international finance, mathematics, physics, computer science, science, statistics
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 430
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test - A minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the test of written English; or
Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University.
or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies - 75
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2010 (indicative only) - 82.65
International Baccalaureate - 29
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
STPM - 9
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.8
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.0
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/academic-entry-requirements
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe Melbourne's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information, visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to the Australian VCE Units 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
Semester 2 (July) entry is only available to students with Advanced Standing (credit) for previous studies.
Career opportunities
Graduates who have combined mathematics, statistics and finance are eagerly sought by financial firms. Their capacity to evaluate risk and to forecast the impact of shocks to financial markets allows firms to gauge their buying and selling decisions better. Graduates tend to find work as financial analysts, forecasters and specialists in pricing derivatives both conventional and exotic options and are also well prepared for scientific management.
Professional recognition
An appropriate choice of subjects can lead to membership of the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance and of the Australian Mathematical Society. Students taking a major accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia are entitled to Graduate Statistician status upon joining the Society.
Contact information
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