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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

2011
ATAR N/A

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  • 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.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 3CM012
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Australian Full-fee place: $20,000
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student 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: 3CM012

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $29,000
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only
    Equivalent Scores
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How 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
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student 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 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.

    Foundation courses (12 units)

    or

    Finance courses (12 units)
    Economics courses (12 units)
    • ECON 7001 Topics in Applied Econometrics IIID

    or

    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

    Economics

    *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 prorams 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)

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