Honours in Applied Finance
The aim of the BAppFin Honours program is to take good third year students and transform them into professional finance specialists. This means that by the end of the course it is expected that graduates will be able to read the professional literature in Finance and contribute to that literature.
As one of the primary purposes of the Honours program is the provision of research training, candidates for the Honours degree will have the opportunity to pursue, in depth, the investigation of a topic of interest to them, and to present the results of their research in the form of a dissertation.
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Entry requirements
Typically an above average Pass Degree with a GPA equal to or greater than 2.5 overall and around 3.0+ at 300 Level.There is some flexibility in this entry requirement however and you can discuss your situation with the Honours Co-ordinator.
Use the Macquarie University GPA Calculator to see if you're eligible.
Program Structure
Students wishing to complete their Honours in Applied Finance have two options. They can choose to complete the degree within Economics or within Accounting and Finance depending on their interests.
1. Within Economics
- First semester
- Second Semester
2. Within Accounting and Finance
- First semester
- Second Semester
- Either
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- Investigative work (equivalent to 1 unit)
- Two approved elective units
- Or
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- Major investigative work (equivalent to 3 units)
Fees and Financial Support
The Department of Economics and the Department of Accounting and Finance provide scholarships to support their Honours candidates, and there are a number of University scholarships available on a competitive basis. Contact the Honours Co-ordinator, Roselyne Joyeux to discuss the terms of these Scholarships.Application Procedures
The Honours Application Form is not currently available, applications for Semester 2, 2010 open April 2010. The honours application form will be found in the coursework studies section of the undergraduate website, along with more information about honours at Macquarie University.
Applications may be discussed initially with the Honours Convenors.
Applications from domestic students must be lodged in person at the Student Enquiry Service or mailed to the Macquarie University Undergraduate Graduate Studies Section by October 31. International Students should lodge the Application Form with the Macquarie International office, Level 1 E3A, Macquarie University.