Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Banking)

Overview

Increase your options with a career in finance and banking

In 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.

Study a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Banking) at UC and you will:

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.