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Bachelor of Business (Banking & Finance) - Queensland University of Technology |
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TEL: 0207 193 7932
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| QTAC code: | | 413021 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February and July* (*Gardens Point only) |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | 12 |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | 76 |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA) and Mathematics A, B or C (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | MATHS: QUT unit Data Analysis for Business as a visiting student or QUT Continuing Professional Education course Mathematics Bridging; ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | OP Guarantee: | | Yes |
| | CRICOS code: | | 003491G |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $9,750 (indicative) per semester
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February, July and November* (*conditions apply) (International students can only study at Gardens Point) |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 3 years |
| | Course duration (part-time): | | 6 years |
| | Total credit points: | | 288 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Gardens Point |
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Why choose this course?
Does the idea of investing money sound like a dream job? Are you fascinated by foreign investment, exchange rates and stockmarket fluctuations? Would you like to analyse businesses from a financial perspective, either to make recommendations about their future activities, or to decide whether your client or employer should invest money in the company? If you are interested in how the value of investments changes over time or how superannuation and investment companies give the best return to their investors, consider a major in banking and finance.
More about Banking & Finance
There are many growth areas within the financial industry and the skills you develop will prepare you for a variety of career paths in the world of finance.
Skills gained are also relevant to your individual decision making. Your own superannuation, investments, mortgages and loans can all be assessed using skills you'll learn during your banking and finance studies.
Securities Dealing Room
QUT pioneered the use of real financial data in Queensland universities. Our Securities Dealing Room gives you access to data from Bloomberg and Datastream, providers of financial data to many of the world's financial institutions. This comprehensive set of data on companies, commodities and economics will be useful in your final year project work, and allow you to apply the theory you learn to conduct real-world financial analysis.
Industry links
Our finance lecturers have a wealth of real-world experience, including consulting with Queensland Treasury, Brisbane City Council, QR, Queensland Transport and Ergon Energy, and guest lecturing with Finsia and CPA Australia.
Practical teaching
Final year project work and research assignments will hone your practical skills and prepare you for the workplace. You will act as a corporate treasurer for a semester, using data facilities in the Securities Dealing Room to gain experience in raising funds and managing the risk and cost of borrowing these funds in the face of unfolding economic scenarios.
Course Combinations and Career Outcomes
Combining your banking and finance major with funds management knowledge will expose you to the general funds management and investment process. You will be equipped for a career with a funds management firm in investment strategy, financial portfolio management, stock analysis and risk management. If you prefer to work somewhere other than a financial firm, large corporations also employ graduates in treasury functions to raise debt funding through corporate borrowing, monitor cash liquidity, and manage foreign exchange risk.
Extending your knowledge into the banking area will give you further insight into the regulation of the industry, and how financial institutions manage risk and make investment decisions. You'll be prepared for a career in the regulatory compliance, lending or risk analysis areas of banks.
The combination with accountancy provides the opportunity for professional recognition in both disciplines, widening your career opportunities to encompass corporate advisory services including takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, and new company floats.
Including some study in economics can open up options in the private or government sector, in economic analysis and forecasting potential movements in the economy.
Other Majors
See also separate entries for the following majors in this course: Accountancy, Advertising, Economics, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Public Relations.
Professional Recognition
Choice of appropriate units in this course will enable you to meet PS146 Tier 1 compliance, as administered by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). Graduates of the Finance major meet the academic requirements for Associate Membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
Course Structure
With its flexible course structure, our Bachelor of Business allows you to tailor your studies to suit your own needs and career aspirations. The four distinct components within the degree give over 140 combinations of majors and specialisations.
1. Eight Faculty core units give you a broad-based introduction to business principles.
2. Your primary major of six units will provide the overall direction for your future career path.
3. Your second area of study of six units will hone your career decision.
- Maximise your career options with an added breadth of knowledge by completing another of the business majors
- Add a depth of knowledge in your area of interest with further study within your primary business major
- Or add a flavour or emphasis to your business degree with study in another of our business areas, or a foreign language.
4. Four elective units can be chosen from any degree course at QUT. You can consider taking an approved university Minor from business or another faculty.
Potential careers
Banker
Banking and Finance Professional
Business Analyst
Certified Practicing Accountant
Corporate Secretary
Financial Advisor/Analyst
Financial Project Manager
Funds Manager
Government Officer
Home Economist
Investment Manager
Risk Manager
Statistician
Stockbroker
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