234811 v.4 Finance and Electronic Commerce Double Major

Introduction

This double major is designed for those seeking a career in finance who recognise the growing importance of the computing and communications-based technologies that make up the so-called 'information superhighway'. As business becomes increasingly globaland the nature of organisations changes to capitalise on international opportunities, international commerce and trade is becoming increasingly reliant on electronic commerce technology. The banking and finance sectors in particular will embrace electronic commerce as electronic banking and investment services become the norm.