314713 v.1 Applied Finance Major (MCom)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This major is challenging and flexible program that develops global managerial competencies for professionals with financial responsibility. The program features guided independent research, team projects, and maximum use of information and communication technology. The course has a diverse coverage with specific focus on: corporate finance, investments, international business, banking and financial modelling.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance; Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 307795 | v.2 | Economic Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305813 | v.4 | Finance Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312348 | v.2 | Financial Accounting 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13503 | v.4 | Introductory Econometrics 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 13200 | v.4 | Finance Instruments and Markets 559 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12751 | v.4 | Portfolio Management 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314711 | v.1 | Culture and Ethics in Business 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12752 | v.4 | Corporate Finance 572 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301337 | v.5 | Business Financial Modelling 506 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13318 | v.4 | Mergers and Acquisitions 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12753 | v.5 | Financial Risk Management 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314712 | v.1 | Business Research Methods 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12754 | v.4 | Financial Derivative Securities 574 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314380 | v.1 | Business Project Economics and Finance 695 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 303934 | v.3 | Financial Statement Analysis 579 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 304255 | v.4 | Finance Trading Strategies 590 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10954 | v.3 | Lending 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10956 | v.3 | Bank Management 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
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