Conjoint: BBiomedSc/BCom major in Finance

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

Study Finance with us and you will be well prepared for a career in banking, investment management or corporate finance. Because Finance and Accounting are complementary, we strongly recommend you take these subjects as a double major in your Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. This will give you a broader base of skills and knowledge, and enhance your flexibility in terms of prospective career options.

However, you can also study Finance as a double major alongside one of the other majors offered with the BCom. Along with a thorough grounding in your subjects, you will learn to be creative and critical in your thinking, and to apply your learning in contexts outside the classroom.

We are ranked first in New Zealand and in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance.* As a leading accounting and finance education provider in the Asia-Pacific region, the University of Auckland Business School is renowned for research excellence and innovative teaching. We are also recognised by many local and international professional bodies.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024

BBiomedSc/BCom - Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint

• An in-depth understanding of fundamental finance concepts and theories and their application to businesses and financial markets

• Ability to consider the social, ethical, environmental and global aspects of financial decisions

• Strong data analysis skills

• Strategic thinking skills

• Problem solving skills

• Planning and organisation skills

• Relationship building and collaboration skills

• Oral and written communication skills

• Strong sense of ethics and professionalism

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• A commitment to ongoing learning

When you graduate, you could become an investment banker, merchant banker, corporate banker, merger and acquisition specialist, corporate finance specialist, treasury specialist, stockbroker or a financial analyst.

Complete 120 points comprising:

75 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Group 1 Elective Courses, and
15 points from Group 2 Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Compulsory Courses

Complete 75 points for ALL of the following:

ACCTG 102 - Accounting Concepts (15 points)

FINANCE 251 - Financial Management (15 points)

FINANCE 261 - Introduction to Investments (15 points)

FINANCE 351 - Advanced Financial Management (15 points)

MATHS 108 - General Mathematics 1 (15 points)

Group 1 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

FINANCE 361 - Modern Investment Theory and Management (15 points)

FINANCE 362 - Risk Management (15 points)

FINANCE 383 - Banking and Financial Institutions (15 points)

FINANCE 384 - Data Science in Finance (15 points)

Group 2 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

FINANCE 301 - Accounting for Sustainability (15 points)

FINANCE 361 - Modern Investment Theory and Management (15 points)

FINANCE 362 - Risk Management (15 points)

FINANCE 383 - Banking and Financial Institutions (15 points)

FINANCE 384 - Data Science in Finance (15 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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