Studying in the field of finance can open the door to a range of careers nationally and internationally. This major gives you a broad understanding of corporate and investment finance. You will learn about investment evaluation, how to fund activities, the roles played by financial markets and instruments, structure and operations of financial markets, and financial securities that trade in financial markets. Through Industry Connection students are given opportunities to experience the real business world. As a Curtin Business School student you will have opportunities to connect with successful business and community leaders, helping you gain a competitive edge, with the potential to enhance your professional prospects. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has partnered with Curtin Business School (CBS) to offer internships to students who have completed 200 credits or more of their business degree, these internships are for course credit and provide real-world exposure to our students. These business internships will not only give students credit towards their degree, they will receive the industry experience and practical skills needed to achieve great things after graduation and give employers the opportunity to support and lend their expertise to the students, encouraging the future workforce, whilst being assisted to meet their business goals. Industry engagement and internship opportunities Finance is offered as part of the Bachelor of Commerce. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals. Why study Finance Major (BCom) Our staff provide high-quality teaching that applies theory to real life examples. They also undertake practical research in areas such as energy economics, public economics and the economics of electronic commerce. Modern teaching technologies are used for ease of communication between you and your lecturers. You will use real case studies and examples to apply your learning and problem solving skills. Career information Insurance Officer Bank Officer Financial Dealer and Broker Financial Dealer's Assistant Credit Analyst Bank Manager Financial Planner Investment Banker Finance Manager