Master of International Finance

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Year2015 course information
Award granted

Master of International Finance

Campus

Offered at Burwood (Melbourne),

Cloud (online)

Duration2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code054577A Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course codeM750

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

MAF702Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF707Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF759Unit description is currently unavailable

MFT760/MAF760Unit description is currently unavailable #

MPT781/MPE781Unit description is currently unavailable #

MPT753/MPF753Unit description is currently unavailable #

MPA702Unit description is currently unavailable

MPE711Unit description is currently unavailable

Elective units

Plus 4 credit points of units from:

MAF703Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF704Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF711Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF713Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF723Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF767Unit 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.)

MAR725Unit description is currently unavailable

MPP701Unit description is currently unavailable

MPP703Unit description is currently unavailable ^

^ 2 credit points

Details of specialisations

Advanced Finance (unit set code SP-M75003)

MAF723Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF761Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF762Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF764Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of specialisations

Risk Management (unit set code SP-M75002)

MAA754Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF762Unit description is currently unavailable

MPE707Unit 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)

MAF708Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF709Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF765Unit description is currently unavailable

plus a 1 credit point unit not previously studied in the Master of International Finance