308381 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Finance

GradCertFin(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051615B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

Designed for students seeking an understanding of finance and who may want to progress into a professional finance master program. Students who successfully complete the graduate certificate with an above average academic performance may compete for places in the Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance. This course provides students with a basic understanding of the principles of finance together with an overview of the operations of financial markets and the financial instruments that are traded within these markets. 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.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Either an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution in a field of study other than finance, or for students without a prior degree, significant relevant work experience (typically three to five years).

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duaration and Availability

The Graduate Certificate in Finance is one semester 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
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
13200	v.3	Finance (Instruments and Markets) 559	3.0	25.0
302129	v.2	Accounting (Financial) 510	3.0	25.0
305813	v.3	Finance (Principles) 515	3.0	25.0
307795	v.1	Economics (Principles) 515	3.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2009	Sydney Campus	Semester 1S		Y
2009	Sydney Campus	Semester 2S		Y
2009	Sydney Campus	Sydney Summer Semester		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.