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The future is bright for finance graduates in Australia
Australia's sophisticated banking system was the envy of the international community during the global credit crunch, and now we lead the way in transforming how global markets operate and how credit is managed.
Today's financial professionals are as dynamic as the industry they work in, and they're in huge demand all over the world.
The finance industry is a global industry and goes way beyond handling money and balancing accounts. Studying finance will help you understand how international events influence local economies.
Key dates
You can talk to us about your study options just about anytime.
See our key dates page for information on upcoming events.
Study finance at Griffith
CFA Institute University Recognition Program
Griffith is leading the way in finance education. Our Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) was the first in Australia to be approved to take part in the prestigious CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This gives you a solid grounding in the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge and positions you well to undertake the CFA exams. Griffith University is able to award up to five Awareness Scholarships for suitable candidates to sit the CFA professional examinations. CFA Awareness Scholarships.
Learn in the state-of-the-art trading rooms
You’ll learn in financial trading rooms featuring state-of-the-art desktops equipped with the Bloomberg Professional Service. Bloomberg LP is a global leader in business and financial information and the Bloomberg Professional Service is a software platform that provides trusted real-time and historical data, and market news and analytics to help business and financial professionals make better informed investment decisions. You will have access to the exciting world of the stock market and be able to put theory into practice from the start of your degree.
5-Star Rated
Griffith Business School is rated 5-stars for Educational Experience and Teaching Quality in Business and Management by the Good Universities Guide 2018, a leading independent provider of high-quality education and career information.
More than the classroom
Gain experience and build on your classroom knowledge through a finance internship, community internship or global mobility internship. Under the guidance of an industry supervisor, you’ll work on a project for a professional or not-for-profit organisation and develop valuable professional skills and industry connections.
Peta Wilton
While studying a double degree in finance and law at Griffith, Peta Wilton brandished her well-used passport on a regular basis. Thirty countries in three years complemented her tertiary education with a global outlook that has served her well. Many of her overseas ventures were associated with opportunities gained through the Griffith Honours College, internship programs and international exchange. Peta credits her overseas experience with giving her an edge in the employment market. She also had an advantage when the time came to look ahead to life after university. Her connection with Griffith's Careers and Employment Service led to an offer to work with KPMG's audit division on the Gold Coast.
Study options
| Degrees | Campus | OP rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce | Nathan | 14 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Gold Coast | 14 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) | Gold Coast Nathan |
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| Graduate Certificate in Finance | Online | |
| Graduate Diploma of Finance | Nathan | |
| Master of Finance | Online | |
| Master of Finance | Nathan |
Expand your qualifications and your career options with our range of double degrees. As a double degree graduate, you’ll have a special skill set that will help you stand out with future employers.
| Double Degrees | Campus | OP rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce | Gold Coast | 14 |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce | Nathan | 14 |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Asian Studies | Nathan | 14 |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of International Business | Gold Coast | 14 |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of International Business | Nathan | 14 |
| Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce | Nathan | |
| Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce | Gold Coast | |
| Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce | Nathan | 8 |
| Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce | Gold Coast | 8 |
It is important to check the degree requirements including placement requirements, before you apply.
Career outcomes
Skills to take you all over the world
Australia has a sophisticated financial services industry and is well positioned as a hub for the Asia-Pacific region.
A Griffith commerce degree with a major in finance gives you a solid grounding in the theory and practice of finance, administration and management. Finance graduates are employed all over the world in retail and merchant banks, insurance, treasury operations, taxation, risk management, stockbroking, financial consultancy firms, regulatory authorities, corporate finance, international trade, securities and investment firms.
Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.
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Key dates
Monday 5 February — Friday 21 December
Ongoing Q&A sessions
Book a 30 minute, personalised appointment with a member of our student recruitment team, to help find the right degree for you and get personalised advice about your study options. You can also find out about scholarships and discover admission pathways to university. Find out more
Thursday 21 June
Discover Griffith - Gold Coast campus
Join us at our Gold Coast campus for a fun and informative day with family and friends. You'll have the opportunity to tour our campus with a student ambassador, hear from program staff about your preferred degree and chat with our recruitment team about entry requirements and admission pathways to Griffith. Find out more
Saturday 21 July — Sunday 22 July
TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo)
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Tertiary Studies Expo to find out about your study options, how to apply and university life. Find out more
Tuesday 24 July
Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Sunshine Coast Daily Careers and Employment Expo to find out about your study options, how to apply and university life. Find out more
Monday 6 August
Townsville Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Townsville Careers Expo to find out about your study options, how to apply and university life. Find out more
Sunday 12 August
OPEN DAY - Nathan, Gold Coast and South Bank campuses
Discover what's possible at Griffith at Open Day. Visit our Gold Coast, Nathan or South Bank campus to attend information sessions and activities, chat with academics about your preferred degree, find out about services and support, and tour our campuses. Find out more
Monday 17 September — Friday 28 September
Q&A Sessions
Book a 30 minute, personalised appointment with a member of our student recruitment team, to help find the right degree for you and get personalised advice about your study options. You can also find out about scholarships and discover admission pathways to university. Find out more
Tuesday 13 November
Mature Student Open Evening - South Bank campus
If you’re considering returning to university for postgraduate study, or starting for the first time, come along to a Griffith University Mature Student Open Evening to speak to our specialist advisers about admission pathways to study and support for non-school leavers and mature age students. Find out more
Thursday 15 November
Mature Student Open Evening - Gold Coast campus
If you’re considering returning to university for postgraduate study, or starting for the first time, come along to a Griffith University Mature Student Open Evening to speak to our specialist advisers about admission pathways to study and support for non-school leavers and mature age students. Find out more
Saturday 15 December — Thursday 20 December
Explore Your Options - Online
Chat online with our expert study advisers after you have received your entry score, to discuss your study options. Find out about admission pathways, entry requirements and program options, plus what you can do if your OP or ATAR score was higher or lower than expected.
*Excluding Sunday 16 December Find out more