Overview Finance is the study of financial institutions, markets and instruments; their effect on the flow of funds within the economy, and the control of risk. Finance at Macquarie investigates three core areas: corporate finance, financial analysis, and portfolio management. Complementary units in accounting, economics, statistics, computing and actuarial studies allow you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the discipline and its practical applications. KEY FEATURES You are given exposure to current issues affecting corporate finance in Australia and the Asian region that will equip you with a grasp of financial economics the relationship between risk and expected return, the time value of money and valuation of securities via discounted cash flows. SUITABLE FOR Students who enjoy problem solving, critical thinking and are looking to develop high level of technical and analytical skills. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS banker corporate manager financial planner/adviser foreign exchange dealer funds manager government policy adviser insurance consultant investment analyst management consultant portfolio manager EMPLOYERS Accounting and consultancy firms(such as Accenture, PricewaterhouseCoopers) Commercial banks(such as Commonwealth Bank Australia, AMP) Government organisations and agencies(including Treasury, Reserve Bank of Australia) Educational institutions International organisations(such as IMF, World Bank, OECD) Investment banks(such as Macquarie Bank) Non-governmental organisations (such as Greenpeace, World Health Organisation) Research organisations