Outline
Outline
This major is a challenging and flexible program that develops global managerial competencies for professionals with financial responsibility. Its curriculum is aligned to the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge and can help you successfully pass the CFA’s examinations.
You’ll learn through in-class learning, guided independent research and team projects. You’ll focus on corporate finance, investments, international business, banking and financial modelling.
You’ll also have access to the Trading Room, a Curtin facility where you’ll have access to industry-standard software, international news services and live securities and commodity prices at your fingertips.
Note: This major sits within the Master of Commerce. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Commerce. Alternatively, if you’re seeking a more advanced qualification, you should instead apply for the Master of Finance, which is tailored towards graduates with substantial knowledge and experience in finance related topic.
What jobs can the Finance Major (MCom) lead to?
Careers
- Chartered financial analyst
- Bank manager
- Consultant
- Corporate finance analyst
- Credit analyst
- Economic analyst
- Economist
- Financial manager
- Fund manager
- Investment banker
- Start-up owner / entrepreneur
Industries
- Banking
- Brokerage
- Consultancy
- Finance
- Government
- Insurance
- Investments
- Private business
- Resources
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
- 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; and expertly use and evaluate appropriate new and established technologies as they apply in financial markets
- 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