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Applied Finance

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Curtin University

300

in world overall ranking*

17

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This undergraduate Applied Finance specialisation builds foundational knowledge in financial principles, including financial mathematics, interest rates and risk management. You’ll develop skills to address corporate finance issues, understand common derivative contracts, and build awareness of global financial markets and how international conditions influence financial management decisions. It is designed to complement a broader degree in business and commerce with a focused finance component.

Career outcome

Graduates of this Applied Finance specialisation may pursue roles that support financial analysis and decision-making across business and government. Typical opportunities include consultant, corporate finance analyst, credit analyst, investment banker, and economic or econometrics analyst roles. The specialisation can be relevant in industries such as banking, brokerage, consultancy, government, private business and the resources sector, providing an undergraduate finance skill set for diverse workplaces.


Living Costs in Perth**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,255 - 1,660
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 866 - 1,146
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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SPUC-FINCE

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - ALUMNI AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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