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Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) by coursework
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
1.5 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM009
2011
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
No new admissions into this program.
The Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) is designed to provide analytical tools and new skills in the field of finance to candidates possessing an undergraduate degree in finance or non-finance disciplines. The teaching staff within finance come from all over the world and have extensive practical and academic experience. Candidates who have previously graduated from a recognised degree with a significant finance concentration may be able to complete the Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) in one year. - Program Structure
Students complete core courses which include four foundation courses and six applied finance courses. The remaining two courses will be chosen from a number of electives, depending on the student's main specialisation.
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SATAC Code 3CM009 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.A completed Bachelorï¾’s 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: 3CM009International applicants
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IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,000 Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyEquivalent 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: $29,000 Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
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given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (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.Four Foundation courses (12 units) - ACCTING 7019 Accounting Concepts and Methods (M)
- ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M)
- CORPFIN 7005 Principles of Finance (M)
- COMMERCE 7033 Quantitative Methods (M)
- COMMERCE 7041 Business Communications (M)
International students: Unless exempt, all Interntional students are required to take Business Communications in lieu of one elective.
Four Applied Finance courses (12 units) - CORPFIN 7039 Equity Valuation and Analysis (M)
- CORPFIN 7040 Fixed Income Securities (M)
- CORPFIN 7020 Options, Futures and Risk Management (M)
- CORPFIN 7019 Portfolio Theory and Management (M)
Two Finance Elective courses (6 units) - CORPFIN 7021 Corporate Investment and Strategy (M)
- CORPFIN 7022 Corporate Finance Theory (M)
- CORPFIN 7017 Financial Statement Analysis (M)
- ECON 7201 International Finance (M)
- ECON 7114 Money Banking and Financial Markets IIID
- CORPFIN 7042 Treasury and Financial Risk Management (M)
- CORPFIN 7045 Wealth Management in China (M)
- CORPFIN 7023 Financial Modelling Techniques (M)
- CORPFIN 6000 Industry Research Project
- CORPFIN 6003 Tax, Estate and Planning
- CORPFIN 6004 Global Wealth Management
Two Elective courses (6 units) - Career Opportunities
The Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) is designed to provide analytical tools and new skills in the field of finance to candidates possessing an undergraduate degree in finance or non-finance disciplines. It will provide the foundation of a career as an analyst, consultant or manager in the financial services sector comprising banks, investment institutions, capital market dealers and financial planing consultancy.
- Graduate Attributes
Business School Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes
- Professional Accreditation
Seventy percent of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program Canditature Body of Knowledge is contained within the Master of Commerce (Applied Finance); a program recognised as a CFA Program Partner.
Graduates of this program will also be eligible for listing on the ASIC registry as ps146 compliant for several specialised fields of finance.
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Last updated: Friday, 29 Jul 2011
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