Study the Bachelor of Banking and Finance

Study Banking and Finance at Flinders

Invest in your future.

Commercial theory is important, but nothing trumps experience. As financial automation ramps up, banks and fund managers are looking for graduates with more than just technical knowledge. They want graduates who can think under pressure. They’re looking for creativity, leadership and ‘soft’ enterprise skills.

Flinders Bachelor of Banking and Finance offers a broad, hands-on curriculum. Get a guaranteed industry placement, test yourself in the Flinders Business Trading Room, and future-proof your CV with the latest FinTech theory. Welcome to the future of finance.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Diploma or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244021 (Bedford Park) 284061 (City)

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park
– City

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2024: $16,320

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

Student and ATAR profile

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244021 (Bedford Park)

284061 (City)

Why study Banking and Finance at Flinders

Flinders is South Australia’s top-ranked business school*
Prepare for leadership roles in accounting, corporate financial analysis, fund management or investment banking
Build your personal enterprise skills through targeted electives
Grow your professional network with our exclusive industry work placements
Learn the latest FinTech theory, along with emerging data and analytical models
Test your market knowledge in the Flinders Business Trading Room

_{*The Good Universities Guide 2020 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only}

Your career

Your dream career starts here. Flinders Banking and Finance opens doors to a range of exciting careers in corporate, personal and public financial services firms including banks, credit unions, brokerage services, investment funds, super funds and wealth management services.

Potential occupations include:

investment banker
risk assessor
stockbroker
tax agent
treasurer
bank manager
fund manager
investment analyst
chief financial officer
credit analyst
financial adviser
insurance officer
mergers and acquisitions specialist
securities broker
stock market traders
asset manager
commodities trader
accountant
auditor
financial planner.

Potential employers include:

accounting firms
financial management firms
investment advisory organisations
financial planning firms
government departments
self-employment.

Flinders Business Trading Room: Access state-of-the-art facilities

Refinitiv Eikon terminals in the trading room give you access to over 400 global markets and more than four million gigabytes of market data, from exchanges such as the ASX, NYSE, LSE and the CME, and covering over 35 million financial instruments.

This cutting-edge market simulation program provides data on asset classes including foreign exchange, money markets, fixed income, equities, commodities, funds, and real estate.

Flinders business students, researchers and industry engage with the derivatives trading exchange, put theory into practice, and test themselves against volatile international markets.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

fundamental finance topics like accounting, business economics, banking law and quantitative methods
a mix of additional business topics and electives.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

a deeper dive into financial management, international finance and macroeconomics, along with professional interpersonal skills
a mix of additional business topics and electives.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

advanced subjects like credit analysis, business leadership, corporate finance and portfolio management
studies around good governance, sustainability and financial ethics
a targeted industry work placement organised through Flinders.

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Practical experience

Get job ready

During your degree, you’ll get to join what we call Work Integrated Learning (WIL) - a program built into every Flinders business course. You can choose a hands-on work placement from over 200 industry hosts, including big four accounting firms, internationally recognised FMCG brands, banking and finance institutions, as well as South Australian government departments (both state and local).

You might have heard of some of our key partners: Price Water House Coopers, McDonalds, Bank SA, EY, Hudson, BT and Bendigo Bank.

Join real-world projects

Flinders work placements aren’t about fetching coffee or filing papers. You can kick-start your career by working on real consulting projects, supervised by our industry partners.

Pitch your ideas and recommendations to real clients. Develop your consulting and project management skills. Build your professional network. It’s the experience of a lifetime.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	97.55	98.75
Median rank to receive an offer	78.20	83.25
Lowest rank to receive an offer	57.05	66.20

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	26	31%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	NP	NP
Work and life experience	9	11%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	17	20%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	7	8%
International Students	16	19%
All students	83	100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

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244021 (Bedford Park)

284061 (City)

Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

Select your course.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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Bachelor of Banking and Finance

Study Banking and Finance at Flinders

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