Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Finance is the study of how money moves, specifically how individuals, businesses and governments borrow, invest and manage funds to achieve their goals. It’s a discipline built on analysis and insight, where professionals interpret complex information to determine evaluations, forecast market movements, assess risk and navigate the broader economic environment. 

In this major you will gain a comprehensive understanding of key finance concepts and skills crucial for success in the industry. 

What you will learn 

From your very first semester, you'll engage in practical, real‑world learning experiences with our industry and community partners, ensuring you graduate with a portfolio showcasing your first‑hand business expertise. 

Through core business units, you'll develop a strong foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, business ethics and professional communication - skills that are in high demand. 

In your major, you will: 

• Explore the fundamentals of finance, financial management, investment analysis and risk management. 

• Build understanding of financial systems, institutions and instruments. 

• Develop knowledge in capital planning, funds acquisition, stockbroking and investment management. 

• Apply your learning through hands-on experiences such as capital investment appraisal, firm valuation, portfolio allocation and risk management. 

• Gain investment experience managing a real portfolio in the QUT Student Managed Investment Fund elective units. 

• Work collaboratively in your final year capstone unit to analyse a real company’s corporate finance challenges, develop tailored recommendations and present your findings as a professional pitch. 

• Acquire practical skills in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. 

• Learn about the key elements of global financial markets such as fixed income, equity, derivatives and foreign exchange, and the products, participants and practices that shape them. 

• Combine computer coding and quantitative data skills to learn how large funds manage investment savings. 

• Access financial data from Bloomberg, a leading provider to top financial institutions worldwide, in our Economics and Finance Bloomberg Lab, enabling you to apply classroom theories to real-world financial analysis. 

In addition, our WIL program offers internship opportunities with leading organisations, helping you build valuable professional networks and gain practical industry experience. 

Is this major for you? 

This major is for the numbers-driven strategist, those who are energised by the pace of financial markets and motivated to drive business success. If you love solving complex problems, want to understand how money moves through organisations and economies, and want to build a career at the heart of business decision-making, finance could be for you.

Careers and outcomes

Access opportunities spanning fund management, investments, brokerage and insurance, within banks, private firms, businesses and government.