305731 v.2 Master of Commerce (Finance)

MCom(Curtin)

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Introduction
This course is designed to extend theoretical knowlege and associated techniques in finance to a higher level. It is suitable for those who plan to pursue careers as finance specialists in both public and private sectors or in academia.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree or equivalent in commerce with a major in finance, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Economics and Finance), or a finance honours degree.

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

Duration and Availability
The course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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.

Optional Units to Select From in Year 0 Not entered				Hrs/Wk	Credits
10980	v.5		Finance (Corporate) 567	3.0	50.0
10982	v.5		Finance (International) 569	3.0	50.0
11652	v.2	#	Business Dissertation (Economics and Finance) 693	6.0	50.0
11653	v.2	#	Business Dissertation (Economics and Finance) 694	6.0	50.0
12463	v.4		Finance (Statement Analysis) 566	3.0	50.0
12464	v.4		Financial (Markets and Institutions) 576	3.0	50.0
12465	v.4		Finance (Special Topics) 577	3.0	50.0
12893	v.4		Banking (Contemporary Issues) 580	3.0	50.0
13618	v.3		Financial Econometrics 575	3.0	50.0
303937	v.3		Finance (Advanced Investment Analysis) 578	3.0	50.0
#	May be substituted with other Finance units with the approval of the Head of School.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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.