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Master of Finance and Business Economics
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration 2 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM012
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
The Master of Finance and Business Economics has been designed to meet the needs of entrants from a business or economics degree seeking in-depth advancement in their field, or a graduate from any other degree seeking to comprehensively adapt to the fields of economics and finance.
While the program includes study in both fields, students choose to specialise in one area. For candidates choosing the finance specialisation, the program provides the educational grounding to proceed with professional studies towards the Chartered Financial Analyst qualification. For candidates specialising in economics, the program provides training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics and econometrics, and aims to enhance their understanding of the application of economic theories.
- Program Structure
Students complete core courses which include four foundation courses, four finance courses, four economics courses and two specialisation courses. The remaining two courses will be either finance or economics courses, depending on the student's main specialisation.
- Assessment
May include, but not limited to: Examinations, Group Assignments, Individual Assignments, Consulting Projects, Presentations, Quizzes, Tests, Tutorial Work as prescribed within each course.
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM012 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $21,000Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent with at least a credit average; or a completed Graduate Certificate in Commerce from the University of Adelaide.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM012International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $30,500 Mid-year entry? Yes CRICOS 056498F Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Bachelor degree with a credit average.Equivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $30,500 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Areas of Specialisation
- Finance
- Economics
- Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
Foundation courses (12 units) - ACCTING 7019 Accounting Concepts and Methods (M)
- COMMERCE 7033 Quantitative Methods (M)
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- ECON 7051: Intermediate Econometrics IID
- CORPFIN 7005 Principles of Finance (M)
- ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M)
Finance courses (12 units) - CORPFIN 7019 Portfolio Theory and Management (M)
- CORPFIN 7020 Options, Futures and Risk Management (M)
- CORPFIN 7039 Equity Valuation and Analysis (M)
- CORPFIN 7040 Fixed Income Securities (M)
Economics courses (12 units) - ECON 7001 Econometrics IIID
or
- ECON 7011 Intermediate Microeconomics A IID
- ECON 7071 Intermediate Macroeconomics IID
- ECON 7201 International Finance (M)
or
- ECON 7036 International Trade and Investment Policy IID
Specialisation courses (6 units) Depending on the specialisation chosen, a further 6 units of discipline specific courses from the previous listings. Elective courses* (6 units) A further 6 units of elective courses chosen from the previous discipline specific listings or the following courses:
Finance
- CORPFIN 7017 Financial Statement Analysis (M)
- CORPFIN 7021 Corporate Investment & Strategy (M)
- CORPFIN 7022 Corporate Finance Theory (M)
- CORPFIN 7023 Financial Modelling Techniques (M)
- CORPFIN 7042 Treasury and Financial Risk Management (M)
- ECON 7114 Money Banking and Financial Markets IIID
- ECON 7201 International Finance (M)
Economics
- ECON 7001 Econometrics IIID
- ECON 7016 Resource and Environmental Economics IIID
- ECON 7032 Public Economics IIID
- ECON 7036 International Trade and Investment Policy IID
- ECON 7044 International Finance IIID
- ECON 7050 International Economic History IIID
- ECON 7051 Intermediate Econometrics IID
- ECON 7058 Development Economics IIID
- ECON 7062 Strategic Thinking IIID
- ECON 7072 International Trade IIID
- ECON 7075 Intermediate Mathematical Economics IID
*unless exempted, all international students are required to undertake a specialist course COMMERCE 7041 Business Communications (M). This course may be presented in lieu of an elective.
- Graduate Attributes
- Professional Accreditation
The program covers a substantial part of the body of knowledge for those wanting to proceed with professional studies offered by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute as well as being on the ASIC registry as ps146 compliant for several specialised fields of finance.
The University's business programs have been awarded a five year international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/
AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business schools.
This means the University of Adelaide's Business Degrees are recognised internationally for their high quality and successful graduates.
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Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013
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