301303 v.2 Master of Quantitative Finance

Introduction

This is a specialised professional finance course for those wishing to develop quantitative analyst skills in finance, skills required in working with corporate treasurers, fund managers, futures traders, risk managers and stockbrokers. The focus is on the finance and mathematical fundamentals required for pricing of financial products as well as financial time series techniques and their application to financial markets.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary education institution, or an equivalent academic qualification.

Specific Requirements

Candidates without sufficient background may be required to complete one or more of the following foundation units before commencing the first stage - Economics Analysis and Asian Economics 550, Mathematics (Introductory) 550, Financial Management 550, Statistics (Introductory) 550.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Depending on their previous field of study students may be required to complete one or more foundation units before commencing the first stage.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

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.