305731 v.2 Master of Commerce (Finance)
MCom(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 043366C
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years
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.
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.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 | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
^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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: November 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J