Course Information

Master of Finance and Banking

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code L98

This coursework Masters is for students seeking a comprehensive postgraduate degree in applied finance and financial management.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

  • Into a 120 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree; or
  • Into a 240 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All students are required to have an undergraduate degree in an area other than finance and banking.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6102Quantitative Skills for Business20
FBL5020Marketing Leadership20
ACC6010 *Accounting Concepts and Applications20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6105Economic Analysis for Business20
ECF6110Business Finance20
ECF6115Financial Markets and Institutions20
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6120Credit and Lending Decisions20
ECF6130Financial Analysis and Modelling20
ECF6140International Business and Finance20
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6125Risk Management in Banking20
ECF6135Investment Management20
MBA6090Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity20

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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Course Information

Master of Finance and Banking

Effective from 01-JUL-2015 : Code L98

This coursework Masters is for students seeking a comprehensive postgraduate degree in applied finance and financial management.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Membership

Students can apply for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Graduates are eligible for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Graduates of the Master of Finance and Banking meet the academic requirements for professional membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australiasia (FINSIA).

Admission requirements

  • Into a 120 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree; or
  • Into a 240 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All students are required to have an undergraduate degree in an area other than finance and banking.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6110Business Finance20
ECF6102Quantitative Skills for Business20
ACC6010 *Accounting Concepts and Applications20
ECF6105Economic Analysis for Business20
ECF6115Financial Markets and Institutions20
FBL5020Marketing Leadership20
Year 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6120Credit and Lending Decisions20
ECF6130Financial Analysis and Modelling20
ECF6140International Business and Finance20
ECF6125Risk Management in Banking20
ECF6135Investment Management20
MBA6090Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity20

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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