Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Master the language of money and markets.

Finance is where business strategy meets real-world impact. While accountants track where money has been, finance professionals decide where it should go next. This 3-year programme trains you to analyze investments, assess risk, forecast market trends, and advise decision-makers on moves that drive profit and security.

What sets finance apart:

Finance has evolved from its accounting and economics roots into its own specialized field. You'll work on a broader scale - evaluating company valuations, investigating investment opportunities, analyzing shares and bonds, and advising on strategies that shape organizational futures.

Programme structure:

• Core business foundations (8 units) - Financial information for decision making, management principles, marketing, economics, business digitalization, sustainable business practice, and a business consulting project
• Finance specialization (8 units) - Financial statistics, financial management, risk management, portfolio management, fixed income and debt markets, alternative investments, ethics and international finance, plus business for sustainability
• Flexible options (8 units) - Add a second major, minor, or electives that complement your finance expertise

Skills you'll develop:

• Analyze and assess financial forecasts
• Evaluate company valuations and investment opportunities
• Examine shares, bonds, and market instruments
• Manage investment portfolios and financial risk
• Source and structure foreign exchange deals
• Apply ethical frameworks to financial decisions
• Communicate complex financial analysis clearly
• Work collaboratively on financial consulting projects

AACSB accreditation:

This programme is accredited by AACSB International - held by only the top 6% of business schools worldwide. This recognition signals to employers that you've received world-class business education and positions you among influential leaders and innovators.

Real-world application:

Work on case studies, financial modeling exercises, and consulting projects mirroring actual business challenges. The capstone Business Consulting Project lets you apply your learning to solve real organizational problems.

Career opportunities:

Banking and investment banking, broking and securities trading, credit analysis, funds management, insurance and risk management, international finance, treasury management, corporate finance, financial forecasting, economic analysis, merchant banking, and consumer finance. Strong career progression with competitive compensation and global opportunities.

Industry demand:

Finance is one of the fastest-growing employment fields. Every organization needs finance professionals to optimize resources, manage risk, and drive strategic decisions. Your skills are relevant across all industries.

Australian qualification:

Earn a Swinburne Melbourne degree (top 1% globally) while studying in Sarawak at Malaysian fees. Same curriculum, internationally recognized.

What to expect:

Finance requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to interpret complex data. You'll translate numbers into strategic insights. No prior finance knowledge needed - if you're comfortable with basic mathematics and interested in how money moves through organizations, you can succeed.

FTES eligibility:

Sarawakian students with 'K' in their IC can study tuition-free starting 2026 under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme.

Ideal for: Students interested in markets and investments, those who enjoy analytical thinking, anyone wanting to understand how financial decisions shape business, and individuals seeking careers with strong earning potential and global mobility.