MJRU-BANKG v.1 Banking Major (BCom)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
The banking major focuses on financial markets and institutions. Students study developments in the financial sector and cover basic tenets of management of financial institutions while also receiving a sound grounding in the economics discipline. It provides a working knowledge of the Australian banking and financial system with a broad perspective of the environment of business.It will develop sufficient understanding of relevant issues in the financial sector to ensure graduates are able to make productive contributions early in their employment.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply the various knowledge, skills, principles and concepts acquired in the accomplishment of this qualification in sustaining high-quality career performance
2. display problem solving abilities by analysing and reflecting on financial, risk management and related fields of study, and Interpret legislation and the effect thereof on banks and other financial institutions
3. collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to make affirmative decisions and take resourceful actions in the work place
4. communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation in all circumstances to ensure comprehensible and tolerable transfer of information
5. use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health and well-being of others, in community, national and global contexts
6. explore, organise, implement, and manage strategies to establish enduring learning to keep up with and contribute to career requirements
7. analyse relevant international factors and apply applicable concepts to advance activities and/or to comply with international standards and practices that will improve global acceptance
8. be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts to demonstrate respect for others and tolerance for diversity without bias. Show awareness of this diversity
9. operate independently and with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community, to ensure the achievement of financial institution objectives
Major/Stream Organisation Note
Combinations being supported are: Banking & Finance; Banking & Accounting.
Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
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Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
ECOM2001 | v.1 | Quantitative Techniques for Business | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
25.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
FNCE2000 | v.1 | Introduction to Finance Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
BANK3000 | v.1 | Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
OR | |||||
FNCE2004 | v.1 | Introductory Business Financial Modelling | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
50.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
FNCE2003 | v.1 | Managerial Finance | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
BANK3002 | v.1 | Bank Lending | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
50.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
FNCE3001 | v.1 | Introduction to Financial Instruments and Markets | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
BANK3003 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Bank Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
50.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
FNCE3004 | v.1 | International Finance | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
25.0 |
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