Overview
Overview
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