146404 v.2 Master of Finance

MFin(Curtin)

Introduction
This course provides graduates from any discipline with the theoretical and technical skills required for employment in the banking and finance industry. It further develops the skills of those currently employed in the field and provides a sound basis for graduate students seeking employment in banking and finance.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in a field other than finance.

Specific Requirements
Candidates without a commerce 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, Legal Environment 560, Financial Management 550, Information for Business Decisions 550.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Waivers from specific units may be approved with students required to select replacement units with the approval of the Head of School.

Duration and Availability
This fee-paying 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.

Professional Recognition
Completion of this course satisfies the education requirements for admission as a Senior Associate Member of the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance.

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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13200 v.3 Finance (Instruments and Markets) 559 3.0 25.0

303934 v.3 Financial Statement Analysis 579 3.0 25.0

304255 v.3 Finance (Trading Strategies) 590 3.0 25.0

305813 v.3 Finance (Principles) 515 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12751 v.3 Finance (Portfolio Management) 571 3.0 25.0

12752 v.3 Finance (Corporate) 572 3.0 25.0

12753 v.3 Finance (International) 573 3.0 25.0

12754 v.3 Finance (Derivative Securities) 574 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

13318 v.3 Finance (Market for Corporate Control) 511 3.0 25.0

13319 v.3 Finance (Decision Making) 582 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 ELECTIVES 50.0

100.0

NB Foundation units include - 5697 Economics Analysis and Asian Economics 550, 5934 Legal Environment 560, 5699 Financial Management 550, 5700 Information for Business Decisions 550.

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y
2004 Open University HK Trimester 1A Y Y
2004 Open University HK Trimester 2A Y Y
2004 Open University HK Trimester 3A Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.