Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

146404 v.4 Master of Finance


MFin(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051627J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This course is a challenging and flexible program that develops global managerial competencies for professionals with a finance responsibility. The program features guided independent study, team projects and maximum use of information and communication technology. Students may specialise in areas such as corporate finance, investments, international business, banking and financial modelling.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Where possible, units are offered on an external basis and classes are commonly conducted in the evening.

Course Organisation

This course provides students with a basic understanding of the principles of finance with an overview of the operations of the financial markets and the financial instruments that are traded within these markets. It introduces students to the concepts of equity, corporate debt, foreign exchange markets, derivatives and interest rate determinants. The knowledge acquired will create an understanding of topical events, underlying economic trends and the interpretation of financial statements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment within commercial industries.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
308509 v.1   Stream for Students Without an Undergraduate Degree in Commerce   300.0
  OR  
308510 v.1   Stream for Students With an Undergraduate Degree in Commerce   300.0
  300.0
N1 Suggestions for suitable combinations of options are provided by the School of Economics and Finance
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2006 Open University HK Trimester 1A   Y      
2006 Open University HK Trimester 2A   Y      
2006 Open University HK Trimester 3A   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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