科廷科技大学

This double degree provides students with an integrated education program in both exploration/applied geology and commerce. It provides dual qualifications in these areas and develops graduates with unique opportunities to obtain employment in resource development.

The finance component explores the financial services industry. You’ll study areas in corporate finance and develop key understandings in investment, evaluation and the financial markets and their instruments. This course covers the broad operations of financial markets in management, locally and globally.

Geology is critical to the global economy and our future well-being. The benefit of studying this double degree is the combined component of geology and corporate finance. It will support and enhance your future career opportunities in geology and finance, locally and globally.

The course contains practical and work-relevant components that include practical geological work similar to that conducted in resources and environmental industry settings. This includes hands-on computing and practical exercises with industry standard software and geology field trips to various sites.

Professional recognition

The BSc (Applied Geology) is recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Career information

Upon graduation, you will be well-placed to seek employment opportunities in the fields of mineral exploration and finance. Some potential careers include:

Geologist
Financial dealer and broker
Financial dealer's assistant
Geological engineer
Insurance officer
Credit analyst
Bank manager
Financial planner
Investment banker
Finance manager

What you'll learn

Apply fundamental geological and financial principles and concepts in theoretical, practical and financial market situations
Use logical scientific methods and creative thinking to solve geological and capital market problems
Synthesise geological and empirical data and conceptual information to analyse and interpret geological and financial issues
Communicate geological and financial information concisely and accurately using written, visual, and verbal means appropriate to the situation
Employ new and established technologies to collect and interpret geological and financial data, recognising their strengths and limitations
Demonstrate initiative, responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and active participation in acquiring geological and financial knowledge and expertise
Appreciate international perspectives on geoscience and in business communities and recognise the importance of global standards for collecting and reporting data
Recognise the need for sustainable use of earth resources, and value environmental, indigenous and other community perspectives on geological activities and in a commercial context
Work ethically and professionally, both independently and as part of a team, complying with applicable legislation and managing time and other resources efficiently and effectively.