Postgraduate - Course3818 - Master of Applied Finance

Students who commenced study in 2014 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2014 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Business and Economics

Managing faculty	Business and Economics
Abbreviated title	MAppFin
CRICOS code	065011D
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3818
Contact details	Caulfield Student Services Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400 Fax: +61 3 9903 1357 Email: enquiries.caulfield@monash.edu
Course coordinator	Dr Jean Fenech

Notes

Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.

Description

This course is designed for graduates seeking advanced knowledge and skills in finance. It aims to provide the skill set required to successfully operate as a professional in the financial services sector.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

produce innovative solutions to problems
apply research skills to business challenges
communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

engage in an internationalised world
exhibit cross-cultural competence
demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to master's level in applied finance

Credit for prior studies

Students 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.

Maximum credit allowed

24 credit points

Professional recognition

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

Structure

This course consists of six compulsory units and two electives.

Requirements

Students must complete:

(a.) six compulsory units (36 points):

BFF5040 Advanced security analysis
BFF5230 Global financial markets
BFF5250 Corporate treasury management
BFF5270 Funds management
BFF5300 Case studies in finance
ETF5930 Financial econometrics

(b.) two further units (12 points) from the following list or any other graduate level finance related unit subject to the approval of the course director:

ACF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
BFF5050 Global banking institutions and issues
BFF5260 Money market dealing
BFF5280 Institutional asset and liability management
BFF5290 Advanced derivations and quantitative finance
BFF5380 Credit risk modelling
BFF5390 Advanced financial planning
BFF5580 Mergers and acquisitions
BFF5913 Financial planning
BFF5915 Options, futures and risk management
BFF5975 Property investment
BFX5860 International studies in banking and finance
ETF5300 Applied financial econometrics
ETF5231 Business forecasting

These units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; postgraduate units are those that commence with the number 5.

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)

Master of Applied Finance