Bachelor of Finance, University of South Australia (UniSA). 2022 information for International students

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International students

Start date
February
August

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
DBFI

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements

CRICOS Code
108857J

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	31
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	80
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	68
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1110
HKDSE	16
Nepal NEB	2.51
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	320
German Abitur	3.5
India (best 4)	63
Kenya KCSE (average)	B

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NEW! This program will be available for entry in 2023. Further updates will be available in August 2022.

Aim

The Bachelor of Finance provides a high quality, broad-based business education program for a professional career with a focus on specialised knowledge in applied finance necessary for managerial personnel in financial institutions or in areas of business such as treasury, financial planning and small business management.

Content & Structure

Students undertake the UniSA Business core courses, the required courses in finance and appropriate electives. The program requires completion of courses totaling 108 units.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Accounting for Business	ACCT 1008	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5	Note(s): 3,4,5
Principles of Economics	ECON 1008	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Business and Society	BUSS 1057	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
OR
International Study Tour		4.5	Note(s): 7
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Business Law	LAWS 1018	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Financial Accounting 1	ACCT 1006	4.5	Note(s): 4
Macroeconomics	ECON 1007	4.5
Financial Markets and Institutions	BANK 1005	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Business Finance	BANK 2007	4.5
Introduction to Financial Planning	BANK 2008	4.5
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Career Development in Business	BUSS 1060	4.5	Note(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
International Currency and Banking Markets	BANK 3011	4.5		Rule(s): 2
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Empirical Business Analysis	ECON 2007	4.5
Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2085	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Portfolio and Fund Management	BANK 3004	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,4	Rule(s): 1
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,3,4	Rule(s): 1
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,4	Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Corporate Valuation and Risk Management	BANK 3009	4.5
Financial Risk Analysis	BANK 3003	4.5		Rule(s): 3
International Business Environments	BUSS 3103	4.5
OR
International Elective		4.5	Note(s): 8
Strategic Financial Analysis	BUSS 3083	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Experiential Electives
Business Internship 30 Days	BUSS 3010	9
Business Decision Making Simulation	BUSS 3074	4.5
Transition to Employment	BUSS 3079	4.5
Business Internship 45 Days	BUSS 3088	18
Virtual Industry Internship	BUSS 3100	4.5
Social Enterprise Case Competition	BUSS 2087	4.5
Suggested Electives
Negotiated Project	BUSS 3112	4.5
Property Economics	ECON 2013	4.5
Business Virtual Study Tour - Undergraduate	BUSS 2070	4.5
International Economics	ECON 3008	4.5
Financial Modelling	BANK 3006	4.5
Property Investment	BANK 3007	4.5
Discovering Opportunities in Property	BUSS 1055	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. One Elective in the final year must be at Level 3.

2. Students who have received 54 unit block credit must undertake this course in the final year.

3. Students who have received 54 units credit for an AQF level Advanced Diploma in Business will be required to take this course before its pre-requisite. Please contact the Program Director prior to commencing this course for formal approval to waive the pre-requisite.

Notes

1. Students who intend to use their electives to complete an accounting minor should consult the Program Director before commencement.

2. Electives may be used to: complete an Experiential Elective (refer to Experiential Electives listing); undertake an international student exchange up to 18 units; or to study other courses of interest offered by UniSA Business including the options provided in the Suggested Electives list; or complete a language study option. One elective may be chosen from outside UniSA Business. Course pre-requisites must be satisfied.

3. Students that have been assessed as completing a qualification in a business discipline at AQF Diploma level or equivalent and have received 36 units of block credit aren't required to complete this course.

4. Students that have been assessed as completing a qualification in a business discipline at AQF Advanced Diploma level or equivalent and have received 54 units of block credit aren't required to complete this course.

5. Students who have received a Finance Career Grant (FCG) for completion of either SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics* or SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods* with a B+ or higher should not complete this course but undertake a professional development elective approved by their program director within three years of commencement of their program, as outlined in their grant letter of offer. *Or interstate equivalent to be determined by UniSA Business.

6. Completion of this program of study does not satisfy educational requirements for accreditation as a financial planner. Students wishing to pursue qualifications in this area should consider undergraduate and postgraduate study options in financial planning.

7. View available Overseas Study Opportunities at https://www.unisa.edu.au/global-experiences/study-overseas/ or contact short.programs@unisa.edu.au

8. The International Elective may be used: to complete an overseas practicum; as part of a full semester overseas exchange; or complete an International Elective option approved by the Program Director.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Graduates of the program satisfy the educational requirements for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) where they are working in the financial services industry.

This program is recognised through the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. Affiliated programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) for all three levels of the CFA Program exams, including ethics. This program positions students to undertake the Chartered Financial Analyst® exam, which has become one of the most respected and recognised investment credentials in the world. The CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential employers and the marketplace that the curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. As an Affiliated University, UniSA Business is eligible to grant a number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year.