Postgraduate Finance Courses

COURSES OFFERED

1. Master of Finance - Research
2. Master of Finance
3. Master of Applied Finance (Banking)
4. Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Finance)
5. Graduate Certificate in Banking and Finance

MASTER OF FINANCE - RESEARCH

The Master of Finance - Research degree comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 48 credit point thesis.

This degree is primarily a research degree for those who have completed a bachelors honours at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher in accountancy, economics, finance or management.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants who have completed a coursework masters degree at an appropriate standard may be admitted to the program.

Advanced Standing

Advanced Standing of up to 24 credit points may be awarded for the coursework component of this degree to students who have completed research related subjects at an appropriate standard as assessed by the Head of Finance Discipline. A candidate may not undertake subjects for this degree that are similar in content to subjects included in their honours or masters course.

Course Program

Electives

Any 2 900-level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance as approved by the Discipline Head.

Thesis

Other Information

Further information is available from http://www.uow.edu.au/ or email: accfin@uow.edu.au.

MASTER OF FINANCE

This program gives students the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge of finance, financial decisions, investment strategies and investment management, whether for personal information or for the guidance of firms.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

Course Requirements

Members of not less than five years standing of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia , with appropriate experience, are permitted to enrol for the degree even though they do not hold an undergraduate degree. Such candidates will be required to pass subjects aggregating 72 credit points.

Course Program

With the permission of the Head of Finance Discipline, it is possible for students to substitute for the subjects listed above up to three of the subjects offered in the Master of Accountancy degree.

Note:

• ACCY901 and FIN921 must be taken in the first semester of commencement in degree.
• FIN921 is available only to students who have no previous finance studies. Students who are not permitted to enrol in FIN921 can select FIN987 Special Topic in Finance or ECON984 Financial Economics.
• Students who have completed a finance major in their undergraduate degree are recommended not to include FIN922 Investment Analysis in their program.

Other Information

Further information is available from http://www.uow.edu.au/ or email: accfin@uow.edu.au.

MASTER OF APPLIED FINANCE (BANKING)

This program is specifically designed to meet the demands of banking and finance at a more in-depth level than provided by the Graduate Certificate. By incorporating banking theory and its application to practice, the Master of Applied Finance (Banking) aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to successfully compete in the job market in the areas of accounting, finance and banking. Subjects have been specifically developed with an international focus, allowing graduates to seek careers in this sector in any part of the world and to meet Australian accreditation requirements.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Students with an appropriate combination of academic qualifications plus relevant work experience may also be considered.

Advanced Standing

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Banking and Finance may articulate into the Master of Banking with 24 credit points of advanced standing.

Course Program

Students will undertake eight subjects consisting of the following:

Professional Recognition

The Master of Applied Finance (Banking) is accredited by the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance (AIBF) and is recognised by CPA Australia as a specialist Masters Degree.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (FINANCE)

In today’s competitive economic environment, an additional qualification outside a graduate’s first area of expertise may increase employment opportunities. A Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Finance) enhances the career prospects of graduates because it complements Bachelor qualifications in any discipline – building accounting, business and finance skills.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants should normally have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Students with an appropriate combination of academic qualifications and a minimum of three years relevant work experience may also be considered. The work experience must be in a managerial or supervisory role in a bank or other financial institution, or in a role for which the primary responsibility is the financial management of a company.

Course Requirements

Specific requirements for this course are:

• not less than 30 credit points (of the minimum required of 48) are to be obtained from 200-level and/or 300-level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance;
• with the approval of the Head of the Finance Discipline, subjects may be selected from 900-level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance. (Any subjects selected under this clause may be included in the 30 credit points required under 1.); and
• the whole course for the diploma is to be approved by the Head of Finance Discipline as providing a coherent course of study.

Course Program

Programs are designed on an individual basis and depend on educational background and career goals. You will undertake at least 48 credit points as approved by Head of the Finance Discipline.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BANKING AND FINANCE

There is growing demand in the banking and finance sector for graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Banking and Finance. By incorporating banking theory and its application to practice, this program equips students with the knowledge and skills required to successfully compete in the job market in the areas of accounting, finance and banking. Subjects have been specifically developed with an international focus and meet Australian accreditation requirements.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants should have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Students with an appropriate combination of academic qualifications plus a minimum two years of relevant work experience may also be considered. The work experience must be in a managerial or supervisory role in a bank or other financial institution, or in a role for which the primary responsibility is the financial management of a company.

Course Program

Professional Recognition

The program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance (AIBF).