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Master of Business Administration/Master of Applied Finance

Course code: 3189 + Course abbreviation: MBusAdm/MApplFin + Total credit points required: 120 + 5 semesters full-time, 10 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

In line with the objective of broadening the educational experience for an MBA student and to provide specialist knowledge and skills, the double degree with the Master of Applied Finance will:

• provide a rigorous and theoretical grounding in the discipline of finance and in its application in business decision making
• develop and extended knowledge in the chosen area of specialisation
• develop analytical skills which will assist in problem solving
• develop skills in communications and interpersonal behaviour, allowing students to work effectively both in a team and independently
• provide a course of direct relevance to the finance industry which fulfils the educational requirements for membership of the Treasury Association and the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have completed:

• a degree from a recognised tertiary institution with an average grade of credit or above, and
• two years of relevant full-time post-degree managerial or professional work experience (preferably four years) of sufficient level and complexity as determined by the course director to enable full participation in the course.

Advanced standing

Candidates should consult the MBA Programs office regarding the advanced standing criteria for the MBA.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete 10 core units (60 points):

• MBA5005 Strategic management
• MBA9002 The legal environment of business
• MBA9003 Economics for managers
• MBA9004 Accounting for business
• MBA9005 Corporate finance
• MBA9006 Marketing
• MBA9007 Business analysis and planning
• MBA9008 Managing and leading people at work
• MBA9009 Managing information
• MBA9050 International business

(b) Students must complete 10 units (60 points) from the following list of Master of Applied Finance units:

• AFF4200 Corporate treasury management
• AFF4220 Finance and banking relations
• AFF4230 Financial markets and long-term funding
• AFF4271 Funds management
• AFF5130 Financial statement analysis
• AFF5221 Currency and exposure management
• AFF5240 Treasury administration and control
• AFF9260 Australian capital markets
• AFF9270 Treasury management for financial institutions
• AFF9350 Portfolio management and theory
• Or any other 5000-level elective, subject to approval of the course director of the Master of Applied Finance

Students would normally complete the 10 MBA core units before undertaking the Master of Applied Finance units.

Contact details

Course director

Associate Professor Peter Reed

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