146404 v.3 Master of Finance
MFin(Curtin)
Introduction
This course is a challenging and flexible program that develops global managerial competencies for professionals with a finance 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/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree in a field other than finance or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or the Graduate Diploma in Banking and 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 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.
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 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 |
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Majors, Streams or Other Core Components |
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| 308509 | v.1 | Stream for Students Without an Undergraduate Degree in Commerce | 300.0 | ||
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| 308510 | v.1 | Stream for Students With an Undergraduate Degree in Commerce | 300.0 | ||
| 300.0 | |||||
| * | Suggestions for suitable combinations of options are provided by the School of Economics and Finance. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | External | |
| 2004 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J