Key Program - Applied Finance
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT2002.1
Related Courses
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2739.2
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Bachelor of Business and Commerce
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2739.5
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Bachelor of Business and Commerce
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses:
YES, but restrictions apply.
This key program fulfils the educational requirements for admission as an Associate (A Fin) of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (finsia) provided the applicant is at least working in the financial services industry. All other students are eligible to apply for Affiliate membership (no postnominals apply). This key program is suitable for students committed to a career in the rapidly growing finance sector. It provides a strong grasp of finance along with foundational studies in accounting, economics, management and marketing. The course includes eight free electives that can be used to complete any other eight unit major offered by the School of Economics and Finance or by any other school at Western Sydney University.
Key Program
Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which includes compulsory units plus units associated with a particular business discipline (together making up the Key Program) and free elective units as outlined in the structure below. Students must complete a minimum of 60 credit points within their Key Program at Level 3; for some Key Programs this may include a combination of core units and elective units
Year 1
Autumn session
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200184
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Introduction to Business Law
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200336
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Business Academic Skills
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200525
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Principles of Economics
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Choose one of
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200052
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Introduction to Economic Methods
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200032
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Statistics for Business
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Spring session
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200101
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Accounting Information for Managers
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200549
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The Australian Macroeconomy
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Year 2
Autumn session
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200048
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Financial Institutions and Markets
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200488
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Corporate Financial Management
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And two electives
Spring session
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
Engaged Learning Unit (200537):
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200537
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Economics and Finance Engagement Project
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And one alternate Unit
And one elective
Spring session
One Alternate unit
And three electives
Alternate Units
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200077
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The Superannuation Industry
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Major and Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points).
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