| AQF Level |
Level 7 Bachelor Degree |
| CRICOS Code |
028864K |
| Overview and Aims of the Program |
This combined degree with a Bachelor of Laws will give you greater insight into the role of law in finance.
Macquarie Law will give you knowledge of legal principles and the critical and analytic skills to really understand them. You'll study established areas such as constitutional law, international law, contract law and family law. You'll also look at areas of contemporary concern such as consumer law, environmental law, health law and information technology law.
Gain practical and job-ready financial skills with the Bachelor of Applied Finance component of the degree. You will be given specialist training to manage funds and investments in the complex world of markets, banks, laws, financial instruments and businesses.
Throughout the degree you will study units in economics, accounting, current financial theory, mathematical techniques such as probability or statistics, and analysis.
This applied finance degree has a focus on applying these skills to real financial organisations, markets and instruments.
Key features:
• relaunched and renewed in 2014 with industry input
• apply current theory and analytical techniques to real finance industry situations
• learn from highly qualified lecturers who have a practical understanding of finance
• take your first step to a career in the finance industry
• meets ASIC training requirements for RG146 (Regulatory Guide 146 Licensing: Training of financial product advisers qualification) compliance for general knowledge skills, securities, derivatives, managed investments, deposit products and non-cash payment facilities and foreign exchange (subject to the completion of certain units). |
| Graduate Capabilities |
The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:
Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative
Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible
Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning |
| Program Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the Applied Finance component of this program it is anticipated you should be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles in contemporary applied finance (K)
2. develop technical skills required to evaluate key theories, concepts and models in contemporary applied finance (K)
3. critically analyse financial data and modelling (T, I)
4. apply appropriate analytical techniques to decisions, issues and problems in finance (P, J)
5. demonstrate communication skills relevant to an appropriate professional environment (C)
6. demonstrate an awareness of the effects of global regulatory frameworks on market efficiencies and other innovations in finance (E, A)
7. demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues in a global financial context (E, A).
By the end of the Law component of this program it is anticipated students should be able to:
8. explain fundamental areas of legal knowledge prescribed for accreditation as a legal practitioner in Australia (K)
9. apply and integrate fundamental areas of legal knowledge and skills to analyse and evaluate socio-legal problems and policy challenges in diverse contexts, including from broader international, comparative and interdisciplinary contexts within which socio-legal issues arise (T)
10. identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues to solve legal problems, and apply reasoning and research skills to generate appropriate responses (P)
11. advocate alternative strategies and approaches to solving problems, resolving disputes and pursuing remedies that are responsive to the interdisciplinary and global realities of professional life (I)
12. communicate in oral and written form in ways that are professional, effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences (C)
13. recognise, reflect upon and apply approaches to ethical decision-making to addressing issues of disadvantage and social justice, and the impact of globalisation on legal and professional practice in Australia (E)
14. collaborate and reflect upon their professional responsibilities in service to the community and in promoting a just and a sustainable global society through participation in advocacy, social innovation and socio-legal reform (A)
14. exercise sound judgement and to respond proactively to challenges they will face in professional and personal life (J)
15. reflect on and assess their capabilities and performance and work independently to support ongoing personal and professional development (L)
16. apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration to achieve diverse purposes in a range of contexts (E). |
| Learning and Teaching Methods |
Refer to separate statements for Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Laws. |
| Assessment |
Refer to separate statements for Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Laws. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning |
Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit.
Domestic students
For undergraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For domestic postgraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl
International students
For RPL information visit www.mq.edu.au/international/rpl |
| Support for Learning |
Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.
Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/
Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us |
| Program Standards and Quality |
The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. |
| Graduate Destinations and Employability |
Career Opportunities:
• employment within a Legal practice (barrister or solicitor)
• employment in academic institutions, central or local government, community legal centres, in commerce or labour and industry, legal advising in law reform, legal publishing, research or administration in government, industry or trade unions, the police, prison service or military.
Employers:
• banks and other financial institutions
• boutique law firms
• community legal centres
• environmental organisations
• health services, including hospitals
• large national and international legal firms
• media organisations
• trade unions
• the judiciary
• universities. |
| Assessment Regulations |
This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
| Accreditation |
This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification. |
