305731 v.2 Master of Commerce (Finance)

MCom(Curtin)

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.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
			SELECT 2 OPTIONS		100.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
			SELECT 2 OPTIONS		100.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
			SELECT 2 OPTIONS		100.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
			SELECT 2 OPTIONS		100.0
					100.0

*Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)*				*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
10980	v.4		Finance (Corporate) 567	3.0	50.0
10982	v.4		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.3		Finance (Statement Analysis) 566	3.0	50.0
12464	v.3		Financial (Markets and Institutions) 576	3.0	50.0
12465	v.3		Finance (Special Topics) 577	3.0	50.0
12893	v.3		Banking (Contemporary Issues) 580	3.0	50.0
13618	v.2		Financial Econometrics 575	3.0	50.0
303937	v.2		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 where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

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305731 v.2 Master of Commerce (Finance)

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.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2