Course director: Associate Professor Robin Edwards
The course
The Master of Business (Banking and Finance) by coursework and minor thesis aims to provide a masters postgraduate level of study for banking and finance professionals from all levels who are seeking to deepen their level of knowledge and to enhance their practical skills in the banking and finance industry.
Objectives
The course will provide a balanced blend of theory and practice, resulting in a vocationally relevant program that:
* furthers the candidates' understanding of decision-making techniques and managerial tools and their effective applications in banking and finance;
* increases the candidates' understanding of the social, economic and regulatory environment in which financial institutions and their executives must function;
* provides a perspective for management, planning and decision-making that encompasses the total organisation;
* develops the financial knowledge and professional skills appropriate to working in the industry at an advanced level;
* promotes excellence in industry practice.
These objectives will be met through a rigorous program which is designed to be highly interactive and intellectually demanding.
Course structure
The course is comprised of a thesis and five subjects: two banking and finance specialisations, two subjects in issues in competitive advantage and a research methods subject. Candidates holding BBus(Hons) need not complete the research methods subject. The duration of the course is a minimum of twelve calendar months (full time) and a maximum to twenty four calendar months (part-time).
* MGM8000 Research methodology
* MKT5280 Issues in competitive advantage I
* SYM5281 Issues in competitive advantage II
* FIN5091 Research/practical report (equivalent to three semester subjects)
* FIN5121 Money market analysis
* FIN5131 Advanced banking law