Throughout this major, you will study funds management, financial markets and risk management. You will learn about the different approaches to managing financial institutions, including commercial banks, rural cooperatives and microfinance institutions.

You will have the skills to make decisions that help businesses develop and thrive, and the capacity to work in government, non-government, private, or not-for-profit organisations. With an understanding of international finance and sustainable economic growth, employers will value your theoretical and practical knowledge. This major is offered Online at JCU Australian campuses (with limited on-campus subjects availability in JCU Townsville) and face-to-face at JCU Singapore.

Gain an understanding of foundational concepts of commerce and pursue your passion in one or two key commerce areas. You can specialise in a range of areas, including accounting, banking and finance, economics, financial management and financial advising.

Your skills are relevant to a large number of industries as a commerce graduate. Job opportunities depend on what major you decide to specialise in. You will have the ability to understand the importance of data-driven decision making - a quality highly valued by employers.

Depending on your chosen major(s), potential careers could include:

• Accountant
• Business manager
• Commercial and taxation law specialist
• Corporate financial manager
• Data analyst
• Economist
• Expert consultant
• Financial adviser
• Financial analyst
• Financial controller
• Foreign exchange trader
• Investment banker/manager
• Risk manager
• Stockbroker.