Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) is designed for students who want to work in banking and finance, investment and portfolio management, corporate finance, risk assessment, or business analysis. This program teaches students how to use research methods to understand financial problems, as well as debt and equity capital markets, funds management, and private equity.

Program Details

• The program includes advanced courses in theoretical or applied finance and research in the student's chosen area of interest.
• Students can choose to study either corporate finance with a strong focus on practical applications or empirical research methods.
• Graduates enjoy careers in corporate finance, investment banking, management, and financial consulting.

Career Possibilities

• Investment banker
• Portfolio manager
• Investment analyst
• Risk manager
• Management consultant
• Fund manager
• Financial analyst
• Asset manager
• Corporate financial adviser
• Mergers and acquisition adviser

Study Details

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars

What You'll Study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

• Scientific Methods in Commerce
• Honours Thesis A
• Corporate Finance Honours
• Advanced Financial Modelling

Highlights

• Ranked 1 in Queensland for accounting and finance according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Average Annual Salary Range

• Investment Analyst: $120–$140K
• Mergers and Acquisitions Manager: $155–$175K