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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

146404 v.6 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 financial 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.

Course Entry Requirements/Prequisites

A bachelor degree in a field other than finance or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or a graduate diploma in banking or finance.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one-and-a-half years' (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. International onshore students on student visas are not permitted to study externally or in a part-time mode. These students must study internally with a full-time load.

Intermediate Awards

Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance; Graduate Certificate in Finance; Graduate Certificate in Banking

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.

Other CRICOS Codes

List of codes for Sydney - 058601G (78 weeks).

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13200 v.4   Finance Instruments and Markets 559 3.0 25.0
  OR  
13503 v.4 *   Introductory Econometrics 511 3.0 25.0
305813 v.4 *   Finance Principles 515 3.0 25.0
307795 v.2 *#   Economic Principles 515 3.0 25.0
  OR  
10957 v.4 #   Banking Law 551 3.0 25.0
312348 v.2 *#   Financial Accounting 520 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12751 v.4 *   Portfolio Management 571 3.0 25.0
12752 v.4 *   Corporate Finance 572 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12754 v.4 *   Financial Derivative Securities 574 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
10954 v.3   Lending 550 3.0 25.0
10956 v.3   Bank Management 560 3.0 25.0
11637 v.3   International Banking 563 3.0 25.0
12753 v.4 *   International Finance 573 3.0 25.0
13314 v.3   International Trade 501 3.0 25.0
13318 v.4   Mergers and Acquisitions 511 3.0 25.0
13319 v.4   Strategic Finance 582 3.0 25.0
13503 v.4   Introductory Econometrics 511 3.0 25.0
13508 v.3   Econometrics 513 4.0 25.0
13510 v.4   Economics Asian Development 507 3.0 25.0
301337 v.4 *   Finance Analysis 506 3.0 25.0
303934 v.3 *   Financial Statement Analysis 579 3.0 25.0
304255 v.4 *   Finance Trading Strategies 590 3.0 25.0

#    Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in commerce should, in consultation with the course coordinator, select an optional unit in place of this unit

*    Hong Kong students to select these units

*#    Hong Kong students who have NOT completed an undergraduate degree in commerce should complete this unit

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2013 UHK SPACE Main Campus Trimester 1A   Y      
2013 UHK SPACE Main Campus Trimester 2A   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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