IELTS – 6.5 (no band less than 6.0);
TOEFL – internet-Based Test (iBT) = 92, with minimum of 20 in all sections;
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE(A) = 58 (no communication band less than 50);
Cambridge English: (Advanced CAE) (up to 2014) = 58 with no less than ‘borderline’ in each skill;
Cambridge English: (Advanced CAE) 2015 onwards: 176 with no less than 169 in any component;
RMIT English Worldwide (REW) Advanced Plus or equivalent;
Successful completion of a recognised approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English.
Have successfully studied Singapore Cambridge ‘A’ levels at a Singaporean high school for at least 2 years and met the academic entry criteria of 3 A/H2 level passes
its equivalent, as approved by the University.
Programme Overview
Developed and awarded by RMIT University, Australia.
Founded in 1887, RMIT is one of Australia’s original educational institutions.
RMIT has a 5-Star QS ranking for excellence in higher education and is 15th highest ranked university in Australia (QS World University Rankings 2019 – 20). RMIT is ranked 21st in the world and 5th in Australia among universities less than 50 years old (QS Top 50 Under 50 index 2019). RMIT is among the world’s top 150 universities in Computer Science and Information Systems, Business and Management Studies, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (Chemical); Engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing); and Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018).
RMIT has been in partnership with SIM since 1987, with close to 40,000 SIM-RMIT graduates. www.rmit.edu.au
The philosophy underlying the programme is that a rapidly changing world requires adaptable analytical skills. This degree is designed to develop broad business skills as well as more specialised technical knowledge in the fields of economics and finance.
Students will gain a theoretical and practical perspective of the modern finance industry and will analyse the economic context relating to real issues such as inflation, unemployment, taxation, global finance and trade, inequality, international competition, consumer behaviour and economic growth.
Gain a career edge in business & finance
The business world is competitive, demanding that you have the right qualification, skills and domain knowledge to survive and thrive.
Taught by both RMIT Academic Staff and local lecturers, this course of study leads to a fully-accredited Australian degree which also allows you to be accepted into Master of Finance programme.
You acquire a strong technical knowledge of economics and finance, and develop broad business skills required for high level economic and financial management.
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Minimum Class Size
Minimum class size to commence: 50 students.
In the event that the above minimum number is not met, the intake will not commence. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.
Modules
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business (Economics And Finance) degree, student must complete, or exempted from completing (depending on their advanced standing status), a total of 24 modules comprising:
8 Common Core Modules
BUSM4192 Introduction to Management
ACCT2060 Accounting in Organisations and Society
ECON1025 Prices and Markets
MKTG1199 Marketing Principles
ECON1035 Business Statistics 1
ECON1016 Macroeconomics 1
ISYS2059 Business Information Systems
LAW2446 Commercial Law
12 Degree Major Modules
BAFI1005 Financial Markets
BAFI1012 Business Finance
ECON1045 Macroeconomics 2
ECON1064 Quantitative Analysis
BAFI1045 Investment
ECON1272 Basic Econometrics
ECON1056 Price Theory
LAW2460 Law of Investments and Financial Markets
BAFI1029 Risk Management
ECON1089 International Trade
ECON1085 International Monetary Economics
BAFI1019 International Finance
4 Electives, which may be made up of :
1 Business Minor OR
4 Electives
Graduates may further their studies in the Masters programme.
No Course!
Graduates will be equipped with knowledge and skills in the core areas of business, economics and finance, and the capability to apply these skills in multidisciplinary environments. This programme provides opportunities for training, preparing graduates for jobs in banking, stockbroking, funds management, insurance and financial services
