Summary
The Bachelor of Applied Finance will equip you with comprehensive corporate finance and investment management skills. With the ability to help organisations create value, invest wisely and control risk, you'll find yourself in demand across the globe. Innovative in its approach to understanding contemporary social, urban and environmental issues in urban and regional planning, the Bachelor of Planning focuses on recognising the social and cultural diversity of places, and the importance of cross-cultural approaches to research, plan-making and impact assessment. It will not only prepare you for a career in planning in which you have the power to shape more liveable and sustainable futures, but will also give you a distinctive edge among your peers.
Key features
Gain a unique set of finance skills that employers want
Learn about financial systems, markets and instruments their effect on the flow of funds within the economy and risk control. Boost your employability by reviewing real-world case studies
Undertake units that apply current theory and analytical techniques to real-world finance industry situations. Broaden your knowledge and skill set
Learn about the cultural, economic, environmental and social dimensions of planning, with a focus on urban management. Embrace the principles of inclusiveness, equity and diversity
Study at a uni that recognises and honours Dharug Country, the land on which our campus is located.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Development assessor
Environmental planner
Financial adviser or analyst
Financial economist
Housing officer
Management consultant
Market analyst
Placemaker or place planner
Policy analyst
Public administrator
Researcher
Social or community planner
Social or environmental consultant
Statistician
Stockbroker
Strategic planner
Sustainability consultant
Urban or regional planner
Employers
Accounting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
Planning and urban development organisations
Residential developers
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
North Ryde Campus
4–6 Eastern Road,
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,
New South Wales,
2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia
To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:
English language requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.