Banking

Banking is offered by the Discipline of Finance in the University of Sydney Business School which is a leading research group consistently ranked among the top finance groups in the Asia-Pacific region. Study in banking takes an applied approach, teaching students the diverse roles of banks within a dynamic financial system, the management and regulation of banks in the domestic and international contexts and the activities of private and investment banks.

Mathematics prerequisites and Mathematics Learning Support

In 2024, some mathematics prerequisites  for undergraduate students commencing in Semester 1 2025 were removed.

It has been identified that this curriculum component (Program, Major or Minor) has been affected. To ensure success, make sure you are aware of the required level of mathematics (assumed knowledge) for this curriculum component. Visit the mathematics learning support webpage, to understand your pathway to success, including the sequence of units you should complete and the support services available.

Options for studying Banking

Major in Banking

Banking is available as a Table A major option in the the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Commerce combined degrees.

The Banking major is also available to students not enrolled in a Commerce degree through the shared pool (Table S) - see the Interdisciplinary Studies Handbook for details.

The requirements for a major in Banking can be found in the Unit of study table.

Further information

For further information regarding study in Banking at the University of Sydney, please refer to the Study banking page.