Outline
Outline
The Master of Finance includes an in-depth examination of core financial principles, including portfolio management and financial statement analysis.
It provides specialised knowledge in financial derivative securities, financial modelling, international finance, international trade, mergers and acquisitions, economics, financial analysis and finance trading strategies.
You will study a range of specialist topics to suit your specific career goals, including investments, corporate finance, financial modelling and banking.
Note: This course differs from the Master of Commerce (Applied Finance), which is tailored towards graduates with minimal or no prior experience in finance and is six months longer in full-time duration.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What you'll learn
- apply finance principles, theory and practice to current issues and trends in relation to financial markets; and extend a knowledge base of finance principles through original research.
- think creatively,critically and reflectively to generate innovative solutions to complex financial scenarios
- access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of sources appropriate in financial scenarios; make valid judgements based on sound evidence; analyse case study material and journal articles
- communicate effectively to clients, staff, professionals, management and industry within the ethical and professional framework of financial institutions; prepare written academic reports and prepare and deliver oral presentations to a professional standard
- expertly use and evaluate appropriate new and established technologies as they apply in financial markets
- continue to acquire new knowledge and expertise in the field of finance using a range of learning strategies; be able to evaluate one's own learning and development needs and maintain currency within the discipline
- describe and evaluate the impacts of financial markets and instruments in a global system with an understanding of multiple perspectives; apply international standards and practices within a global context.
- show broad understanding of relevant professional and cross cultural communication theoretical concepts; work effectively in multicultural team environments and make positive contributions to class discussions
- work professionally and ethically both independently and collaboratively, complying with appropriate legislation and protocols
