This coursework Masters is designed for students seeking a comprehensive postgraduate degree in applied finance and financial management.
The course prepares students to work in the dynamic financial services industry. The course focuses on how individuals, financial institutions, businesses and governments make borrowing, lending and investment decisions.
Students will learn how to identify, analyze and interpret financial information and use industry-relevant databases and software. The financial services industry demands graduates who can think critically and have an analytical approach to problem solving; attributes that students will develop through this course.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate mastery of a global body of financial knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods in finance.
- Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic financial problems.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables in the field of finance.
- Justify financial decisions and judgements that address complex issues considering the ethical and social consequences.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 10 core units and 2 elective units.
Career opportunities
The course provides an internationally portable qualification, relevant to employment in the financial services sector worldwide including; investment and international banking, corporate treasury and money markets, funds management, financial planning, management consulting and more.
Possible future job titles
Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor, Finance Broker, Lending Manager, Investment and International Banker, Financial Planner, Management Consultant.