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Master of Finance - Research

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Finance -( Research)*

Abbreviation:

MFin-Res

My University:

Finance

Duration:

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

72

Delivery Mode:

On Campus (Face-to-Face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1332

CRICOS Code:

042549D

*Course not available from June 2013

Course Availability

All students enrolled in the Masters by Research degree during 2013 should follow the schedule given below. This course is not available from June 2013. Future students looking to enrol in Masters Research Degrees from June 2013 please refer to the Master of Philosophy - http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/yr2013/pg/H13007245.html

Overview

This program comprises a coursework and research component. In the coursework component, students develop their capacity to conduct rigorous independent research, as well as undertaking advanced coursework that integrates conceptual and practical issues within the finance discipline. In the research component, students complete substantial and extended research into an applied or theoretical issue in finance. The topic is selected in line with the student's research interests and is subject to approval by the School Head of Postgraduate Studies. The thesis is completed under the supervision of individual members of staff and culminates in the production of a substantial written thesis.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

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

Credit Transfer

Credit 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 School Head of Postgraduate Studies. 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

Core

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

ACCY906

Theoretical Constructions of Accounting and Finance

Autumn/Spring

6

ACCY907

Empirical Research Methods

Autumn/Spring

6

COMM980

Commerce Research Proposal

Autumn/Spring

6

RESH900/ RESH901

Fundamentals for HDR Writing*

Autumn/Spring

6/0

RESH900 (6 credit points), RESH901 (0 credit points)

*International students from a Non-English Speaking Background MUST enrol in RESH900. Current HDR students can undertake the zero credit point subject (RESH901) and not incur any fees.

Elective Subject

For students requiring an elective, they can take 6 credit points from the 900-level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance, provided the elective is appropriate to the course of research the student intends to pursue.

Subject selection is to be approved by the School Head of Postgraduate Studies. Other coursework subjects may be substituted with the permission of the School Head of Postgraduate Studies.

Thesis

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

THES924

Thesis full-time

Autumn/Spring

24 per session

OR

THES912

Thesis part-time

Autumn/Spring

12 per session

Other information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 22 February, 2016