Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Banking)

Bachelor

Increase your options with a career in finance and banking On this course, you'll be introduced to the theory and practice of the worlds of commerce, finance and banking.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

MGB303.1, 65

About this course

Increase your options with a career in finance and banking

On this course, you'll be introduced to the theory and practice of the worlds of commerce, finance and banking. A highly practical degree, you'll develop knowledge and techniques in risk management and credit assessment, and will learn how to manage risks in financial services firms.

You'll also explore topics including shares, debentures, derivatives and discounted cash flows, and will study methods to price a range of financial instruments. You'll be involved in a range of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences linking directly to the finance and banking industries, and will graduate with sound knowledge of commerce and a breadth of professional skills which will ensure a successful career, whichever path you choose.

What you will learn

evaluate the concepts and theories acquired in finance and banking
exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information
identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts
communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems
develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement in an ethically and socially responsible manner.

Career pathways

Financial analyst
Portfolio manager
Stockbroker
Investment banker
Share trader
Financial consultant
Bank manager
Investment analyst
Financial manager
Financial broker
Foreign exchange trader

Credit for prior study or work

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

Canberra Institute Of Technology

Diploma of Government (PSP50122) (30522)

Cetana Psb Intellis International College (Psb College)

Diploma in Business Administration - 2017 Version (26175)

Chandigarh University

Bachelor of Business Administration (24220)

Hebei Finance University

Bachelor of Accounting (19170)

Study in Major of Finance Program (20791)

Huashang College, Guangdong University Of Finance And Economics

Bachelor of International Trade and Economics (19217)

Hunan University

Bachelor of Accounting (19232)

Completion of first two years of study in Business and Economic Management Program (30880)

Study in Business & Economic Management Program (21312)

Melbourne College Of Advanced Studies

Bachelor Qualifying Program (BQP) - Fast Track Program (25839)

Bachelor of Qualifying Program - Completion of General Program (25856)

Namseoul University

Study in Tax Accounting Program (20731)

Nims College

Bachelor of Business Studies (24952)

Other Australian Tafe

Any Australian Diploma (AQF5) (25170)

Overseas Institution

Any Overseas Qualification equivalent to AQF5 (25190)

Pannasastra University Of Cambodia

Bachelor of Arts (Faculty of Business and Economics Majors) (21354)

Psb Academy

Diploma in Business Administration - 2017 Version (23337)

Qingdao University Of Science & Technology

Undergraduate Business Administration Course (23110)

Undergraduate Financial Management Course (23131)

University Of Canberra College

Diploma of Business (30319)

Diploma of Business (Extended) (24795)

Xiamen University Of Technology

Study in Business English Course (20694)

Study in Financial Management Course (20721)

Xiangtan University

Undergraduate - Finance Program (25475)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Canberra.

83.9%

Overall satisfaction

82%

Skill scale

65.2%

Teaching scale

82%

Employed full-time

$62k

Average salary

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