305731 v.3 Master of Commerce (Finance)

MCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043366C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This course is designed to extend theoretical knowledge 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 majoring in finance with a high course weighted average, honours degree in finance, Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Economics and Finance), or completion of a Professional Master in Finance, or related field with an above average academic performance.

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 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
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	Credit
10980	v.5	Finance (Corporate) 567	4.0	50.0
10982	v.5	Finance (International) 569	4.0	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
12464	v.4	Financial (Markets and Institutions) 576	4.0	50.0
12465	v.4	Finance (Special Topics) 577	4.0	50.0
12893	v.4	Banking (Contemporary Issues) 580	4.0	50.0
13618	v.3	Financial Econometrics 575	4.0	50.0
303937	v.3	Finance (Advanced Investment Analysis) 578	4.0	50.0

May be substituted with other Finance units with the approval of the Head of School.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	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.