Finance Major - Bachelor of Business
Study finance as part of AUT's Bachelor of Business degree and gain a solid understanding of financial decision-making, investment analysis, financial risk management, and how financial markets function globally. Recognised by the CFA Institute and including valuable workplace experience.
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand fundamental business and finance principles
Learn core concepts in business, consumer behaviour, economics, financial decision making, and ethics to build a foundation for studying finance.
Apply financial analysis and decision-making skills
About This Course
The Finance Major in the Bachelor of Business at AUT prepares students for a dynamic finance career in both private and public sectors. The curriculum, part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, covers asset pricing, risk management, international finance, and workplace experience. Graduates are well-positioned for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, with a mix of theoretical courses and practical work placements.
Course Content
- Year 1 core business courses
- Consumer and Organisational Behaviour
- Financial Decision Making and Information Systems
- Economics and International Business
- Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
- Introduction to Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial markets and institutions
- Investments and portfolio theory
- Corporate finance
- Social impact for finance
- International corporate finance
- Financial risk management
- Work integrated learning and capstone experience (BUSS701 Co-operative Education)
- Opportunities for electives, minors, and a second major
Entry Requirements
University Entrance (UE) or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Commercial bankerCommodities traderCorporate finance managerFund managerFinance managerInvestment bankerSecurities analystStock broker
