146404 v.5 Master of Finance

MFin(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051627J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

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 communicationtechnology. Students may specialise in areas such as corporate finance, investments, international business, banking and financial modelling.

Course Entry Requirements/Prequisites

A bachelors degree in a field other than finance or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or a Graduate Diploma in Banking or 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 one and a half years (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. International onshore students on student visa's are not permitted to study externally or in a part-time mode. These students must study internally with a full-time load.

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 essential study materials.

Other CRICOS Codes

List of codes for Sydney - 058601G - 78 weeks.

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			Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
308509	v.1	Stream for Students Without an Undergraduate Degree in Commerce	300.0
		OR
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	Period	All*	Internal
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	Sydney Campus	Semester 1S		Y
2008	Sydney Campus	Semester 2S		Y
2008	Sydney Campus	Optional Semester (Sydney)		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.