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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

313939 v.1 Finance Honours Major

Introduction

This program enables graduates to enter directly into professional roles in both the banking and finance industries. This course also provides high calibre students with the opportunity to further their knowledge in their area of specialisation and an opportunity for possible direct entry into master and PhD programs. Students are required to complete advanced coursework units in their area of specialisation and submit a dissertation.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
313582 v.1   Introduction to Research Methods 401 3.0 25.0
313604 v.1   Honours Dissertation in Business 491 6.0 50.0
314123 v.1   Corporate Finance 400 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
313676 v.1   Honours Dissertation in Business 492 6.0 50.0
314127 v.1   Advanced Investment Analysis 400 3.0 25.0
314129 v.1   Financial Markets and Institutions 412 4.0 25.0
  OR  
314128 v.1   International Finance 422 3.0 25.0
  OR  
314126 v.1   Advanced Econometrics 441 3.0 25.0
  OR  
314268 v.1   Advanced Derivative Securities 474 3.0 25.0
  100.0