Master of International Finance
2015 Deakin University Handbook
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Year | 2015 course information |
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Award granted | Master of International Finance |
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Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) |
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Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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CRICOS course code | 054577A Burwood (Melbourne) |
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Deakin course code | M750 |
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This 16 credit point course commences in 2015 For commencing trimester 2 students, please check with the Faculty of Business and Law for the availability of specialisations. |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Master of International Finance is a specialist course which develops a professional capability in finance, with a particular emphasis on international trade and associated financial markets.
Finance professionals will be especially interested in the Master of International Finance as the coursework and research components have been designed to enhance professional practice in a range of financial domains. The course may also be attractive to others with an undergraduate degree, wanting to acquire a professional qualification in finance.
The course aims to provide a high level of education in finance issues and research methodologies appropriate to finance, and will improve professional practice in a range of finance domains.
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of International Finance* or the Graduate Diploma of International Finance allows articulation into the Master of International Finance.
* previously titled Graduate Certificate of Finance
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduate Learning Outcome | Course Learning Outcome |
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop an advanced and integrated understanding of finance theory, financial models and demonstrate how this specialised knowledge can be applied in the field of international financial markets to optimise financial outcomes |
Communication | Convey complex financial information and recommendations in writing and orally for both financial specialists and non-financial audiences |
Digital literacy | Apply appropriate digital technologies to find, use, manage and disseminate complex financial data, information and ideas. |
Critical thinking | Conduct research to critically analyse a range of complex finance related information to make informed investing and financing decisions for corporates, the investing community and business at large. |
Problem solving | Apply a range of techniques, including research and analytical skills, from finance, accounting and business to create solutions to real-world and complex finance issues. |
Self-management | Demonstrate the ability to work and learn independently and show personal responsibility. |
Teamwork | Foster a constructive environment through ongoing academic collaboration |
Global citizenship | Reflect on different international, ethical and regulatory perspectives in addressing issues faced by finance professionals |
Course rules
The Master of International Finance requires completion of 16 credit points comprising 8 credit points of core units, 4 credit points selected from a specified list and 4 credit points of elective units that can be selected to form a specialisation.
Specialisations
Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.
Advanced Finance
Finance Research Project
Financial Planning
Risk Management
Course structure
Core units
MAF702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF759 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPA702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPE711 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Elective units
Plus 4 credit points of units from:
MAF703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF704 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF711 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF723 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF767 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Select 4 credit points of units from the remaining electives, or from the range of listed specialisations, or a combination of both.
Students may study other postgraduate units offered by the Faculty of Business and Law, subject to approval by the Course Team Chair.
# MPT and MFT code denotes study tour version of the unit
Details of specialisations
Finance Research Project (unit set code SP-M75004)
(Please note that all 4 credit points under the Finance Research Project specialisation must be undertaken together and cannot be studied separately.)
MAR725 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPP701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPP703 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
^ 2 credit points
Details of specialisations
Advanced Finance (unit set code SP-M75003)
MAF723 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF761 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF762 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF764 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of specialisations
Risk Management (unit set code SP-M75002)
MAA754 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF762 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPE707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus a 1 credit point unit not previously studied in the Master of International Finance
Details of specialisations
Financial Planning (unit set code SP-M75001)
MAF708 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF709 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MAF765 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus a 1 credit point unit not previously studied in the Master of International Finance