Bachelor

Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Banking and Finance)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business and Management with a Major in Banking and Finance is a four-year degree that trains students for careers in the banking sector, financial institutions, and investment management. The program covers the full spectrum of finance and banking operations — from foundational principles in Year 2 through applied finance, microfinance, risk management, and international banking in Years 3 and 4.

Students gain competencies in financial markets, financial modelling, trading and investment techniques, and international finance, preparing them for professional roles in commercial banking, central banking, treasury management, and financial analysis in Papua New Guinea and the wider Pacific.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Banking and Finance) must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a Grade 12 certificate with passes in English and Mathematics.
  • Achieve the University's minimum matriculation GPA.
  • A background or interest in economics, mathematics, or business is advantageous.
  • Applicants with a relevant diploma or foundation qualification may be considered for advanced standing.

Course Structure

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 3.20601Finance
  • 3.20602Financial Markets & Institutions
  • 3.20331Principles of Microeconomics
  • 3.22201Financial Accounting I
  • 1.20811Basic Statistics

Semester 2

  • 3.20603Introduction to Banking
  • 1.10804Fundamentals of Calculus
  • 3.20605Introduction to Finance
  • 3.22202Financial Accounting II
  • 4.23904Civics & Ethics Elective

Year 3

Semester 1

  • 3.30602Applied Finance
  • 3.30603Micro-finance & Banking
  • 3.20303Quantitative Economics I
  • 3.30606Risk Management & Insurance

Semester 2

  • 3.30604Import-Export Banking
  • 3.30605Banking & Community Obligations
  • 3.20332Principles of Macroeconomics

Year 4

Semester 1

  • 3.40601International Finance
  • 3.40602International Banking
  • 3.40603Financial Modelling
  • 3.40609Trading & Investment Techniques

Semester 2

  • 3.40605Bank Failure & Financial Crisis
  • 3.40606Financial Risk Management
  • 3.40607Special Topics in Finance & Banking
  • 3.40608Applied International Finance

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.