Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Commerce - Banking

The University of Sydney

Banks play an important role in the economy, attracting savings, granting credit, investing in industries and facilitating business through payment systems. Our banking major takes an applied approach and will allow you to gain in-depth understanding of how banks and financial intermediaries function in the world economy, as well as how they operate internally.There is significant demand for graduates with specialised undergraduate study in banking, as careers in this area are rapidly evolving with technological and financial innovation.You will study theory and practice relating to financial services, with an emphasis on practical application techniques.You will learn the role of banks in the financial system, the management and regulation of banks in domestic and international contexts, and the activities of private and investment banks.The unique quantitative skills developed through this major will provide you with a head start over other graduates in the financial industry.By studying at the Business School, you will be joining our Discipline of Finance, a leading research group currently ranked among the top finance groups in the Asia-Pacific region.The Bachelor of Advanced Computing/Bachelor of Commerce is a combined undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your knowledge and skills in computing while cultivating business expertise. Underpinned by critical analytical and leadership skills, this course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.You will complete core units that cover the skills needed to work as a computing professional, along with a major from the Advanced Computing disciplinary pool and advanced computing elective units.Additionally, you will complete Commerce degree core units and a major from the Commerce disciplinary pool. You will also complete units from the Open Learning Environment and elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course.

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