295006 v.10 Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Economics and Finance)

PGradDipCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042195C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to develop expertise in selected areas of financial management and applied economics. Students choose a mix between the two areas which best suit their professional needs. It is advisable that students contemplating taking this course have some basic mathematical skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in finance, economics or a related field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or an equivalent qualification, or completion of either a Graduate Diploma in Finance or a Graduate Diploma in Banking with a high level of academic performance. Students must have appropriate academic preparation in the intended field of specialisation.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		100.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		100.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10976	v.5	Economics (Micro) 566	4.0	50.0
10978	v.6	Economics (Public Finance) 568	4.0	50.0
10979	v.5	Economics (International) 569	3.0	50.0
10980	v.5	Finance (Corporate) 567	4.0	50.0
10982	v.5	Finance (International) 569	4.0	50.0
12460	v.4	Economics (Labour) 570	3.0	50.0
12461	v.4	Economics (Macro) 571	3.0	50.0
12464	v.4	Financial (Markets and Institutions) 576	4.0	50.0
13618	v.3	Financial Econometrics 575	4.0	50.0
303937	v.3	Finance (Advanced Investment Analysis) 578	4.0	50.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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.