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MJRP-APFNC

Applied Finance

Postgraduate major

Advance your career through a deeper understanding of finance.

This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Applied Finance Major (MCom)
  • Credit

    Credit

    400
Course outline

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This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

Course outline

Outline

Outline

This is a challenging course where you will learn the principles of finance, gain an overview of financial market operations and develop your global managerial competencies. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance is nested within this course.

This master degree builds on the graduate certificate by including specialised knowledge in the concepts of equity, corporate debt, foreign exchange markets, derivatives and interest rate determinants. 

You will also study current financial industry concepts, economic trends and the interpretation of financial statements.

Note: This major differs from the Master of Finance, which is tailored towards graduates with substantial experience in finance. If you have substantial experience, please apply for this course instead.

This major sits within the Master of Commerce degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Commerce.

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
  • think creatively 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 at a professional standard
  • expertly use 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
  • describe and evaluate the impacts of financial markets and instruments in a global system; apply international standards and practices with in 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

Professional recognition

The Master of Finance and the Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) have been accepted into the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute (CFA) University Recognition Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70 per cent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provides you with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions you well to sit for the CFA exams. 

Graduates may be eligible to apply as an Affiliate Member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a field of study other than Finance. Applicants must also meet Curtin's English language proficiency requirements.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Please view the Master of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

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  • Curtin course code: MJRP-APFNC
  • Last updated on: 28 March 2024

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