Bachelor of Applied Geology, Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

This dual degree program enhances your expertise in geology – a field vital to the global economy – while integrating knowledge of the resources sector and finance.

The finance curriculum examines the financial services sector. You'll explore corporate finance topics and build essential knowledge about investments, valuation, financial markets, and their instruments. These skills will equip you to assess the economic feasibility of resource exploration ventures.

You'll learn to: Apply core geological and financial theories to practical scenarios and financial market contexts. Address challenges in resource exploration, environmental sustainability, and capital markets through innovative thinking and analysis of geoscientific and financial data. Gather, analyze, and present geoscientific information and empirical data using digital tools, effectively communicating findings to industry and community stakeholders through appropriate written, visual, and verbal methods. Understand the limited availability of Earth's resources and the importance of managing social, environmental, and financial consequences of resource extraction and geological hazards. Appreciate diverse perspectives, including environmental and Indigenous viewpoints, while promoting sustainable resource use in both geological and commercial applications.