Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
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.
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.
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Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
Year 1
Semester 1
Business Decision Making (11009)
Financial Institutions and Markets (11326)
Professional Orientation (Commerce) (11010)
Quantitative Methods in Commerce (11165)
Semester 2
Introduction to Economics (11175)
Introduction to Management (11174)
One Open Elective Unit
Risk Management in Financial Institutions (11231)
Year 2
Semester 1
Business Finance (11215)
Credit Analysis and Lending (11232)
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Econometrics (11227)
International Finance (11233)
One Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Core Major in Commerce and Accounting Restricted Choice unit
Two Open Elective Units
Derivatives (11234)
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Investments and Portfolio Analysis (11230)
Professional Evidence (Commerce) (11171)
Financial analyst
Portfolio manager
Stockbroker
Investment banker
Share trader
Financial consultant
Bank manager
Investment analyst
Financial manager
Financial broker
Foreign exchange trader
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
