Studying Applied Finance and Economics

Hi all,

I am beginning my studies at Macquarie University (Australia) in 2019. I will be studying a bachelor of applied finance and a bachelor of economics. My main question is how will this degree be perceived in the investment banking industry? I am hoping to work in M&A or ECM. Will the skills developed in this degree benefit me for those two sectors?

Looking forward to your responses.

Thanks.

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