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.
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.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
The course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
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 |
12463 | v.4 | Finance (Statement Analysis) 566 | 4.0 | 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. | ||||
Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2006 | 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.