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Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) by coursework M.CAF - cw
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

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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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3CM009
Annual tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $18,250
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
Completed Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit average (those with a pass to credit average may also be considered); or, completed Graduate Certificate in Commerce from the University of Adelaide.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM009

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $26,250
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Bachelor's degree
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

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Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $26,250
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Four Foundation courses (12 units)

International students: Unless exempt, all Interntional students are required to take Business Communications in lieu of one elective.

Four Applied Finance courses (12 units)
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)

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    Career Opportunities

     

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    Graduate Attributes

    School of Commerce Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

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    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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