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3818 - Master of Applied Finance

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course

Abbreviated titleMAppFin
CRICOS Code 065011D
Managing facultyBusiness and Economics
Study location and modeOn-campus (Caulfield)
Total credit points required48
Duration (years)1 year FT, 2 years PT
Maximum credit allowed24 credit points
Recognition of prior learningStudents may be eligible for credit to a maximum of 50 per cent of course requirements for previous graduate level studies. Credits or exemptions will not be granted for undergraduate qualifications.
Contact detailsMonash Graduate School of Business, telephone +61 3 9903 1400, fax +61 3 9903 2890, email gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au
Course coordinatorAssociate Professor Michael Dempsey

Description

The course has been designed for graduates with a finance major seeking to gain a formal qualification in applied finance. The course aims to provide graduates with theoretical constructs and their applications for their work as finance professionals in the financial services industry and other business sectors.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

  • develop the ability to identify problems, to synthesise, analyse, summarise and classify data and qualitative information, to evaluate and weigh evidence, arguments and ethics, to apply specialist skills and knowledge to global business issues, and to work out solutions to real world business cases and problems
  • develop the ability to locate, evaluate and reference needed data and qualitative information stored electronically and physically and to use state-of-the-art technology to produce high quality, persuasive and appropriate spoken and written presentations
  • develop the ability to work independently and to lead and participate in teams from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
  • develop advanced knowledge of the financial services profession and the need to pursue life-long learning to be an effective leader and to provide service to local, national and international communities.

Structure

This course comprises three compulsory units and five electives.

Requirements

(a.) Students must complete three compulsory units (18 points):

  • AFF5230 Financial markets and long-term funding
  • AFF5250 Corporate treasury management
  • AFF5270 Funds management

(b.) students must complete three further units (18 points) from the following list:

  • AFF5040 Advanced investments
  • AFF5050 Advanced international banking
  • AFF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
  • AFF5260 Money market dealing
  • AFF5280 Institutional asset and liability management
  • AFF5380 Credit risk modelling
  • AFF5390 Advanced financial planning
  • AFX5860 International studies in banking and finance

(c.) Students must complete one of the following units (6 points):

  • GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication
  • GSB9002 Personal development - managing self and relationships
  • GSB9003 Personal development - professional advancement

(d.) students must complete one further graduate unit (6 points) offered by any department in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Professional recognition

Upon successful completion of the course graduates will satisfy the educational requirements for membership at the senior associate level of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and membership of The Finance and Treasury Association Limited at the Certified Finance and Treasury Professional (CFTP) level.

Further details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/bus-06.html

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit the Master of Applied Finance early may apply to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Business, after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Award(s) received on completion

Master of Applied Finance

 

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