Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance

    Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,307 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance

    About

    Seize the myriad of opportunities in the banking and finance sector, putting your hard-working nature, analytical prowess and interpersonal skills to the test. You could manage money, make investment decisions, or set goals for an established business. Perhaps you’ll combine your investment talents with socially driven causes, selecting investment opportunities that give back to the community.

    The Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance will teach you the essential principles driving the banking and finance fields, empowering you to understand the financial challenges facing businesses today.

    Learn about derivative markets, investment portfolio management and business valuation. Gain insight into international financial systems, foreign currency derivatives and international parity conditions – giving you a well-rounded and highly sought-after skillset.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    You’ll graduate with the financial knowledge and analytical skills to make educated business decisions at a professional level. With your skills, you could work as one of the following:  

    • Financial analyst  
    • Investment banker   
    • Portfolio manager   
    • Business adviser   
    • Data analyst.  

    You could be leading financial decisions for a corporation, assessing cash flow streams, potential risks, and identifying avenues for growth. You might capitalise on the alternative investment market, securing collectibles for clients and forecasting new investment opportunities.

    Industry trends  

    The financial and insurance services sector is anticipated to employ more than 600,000 people by May 2033, with an even greater demand for managers and qualified professionals (Job and Skills Australia, 2023).   

    With FinTech making financial services more accessible than ever and RegTech helping quicken banking compliance processes, workers who are resilient, adaptable and can cope with high-pressure environments, are in high demand.   

    Your Adelaide University banking and finance degree will provide you with the foundational knowledge, practical experience and problem-solving skills to thrive.   

    Accreditation

    Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    37,307 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide