Please refer to the Australian School of Business website for further detail.
The Master of Finance is designed for graduates who have completed a finance major in their undergraduate program and who are looking to develop their finance skills by studying more advanced finance topics. There are five streams:
?Master of Finance (General Finance)
?Master of Finance (Corporate Finance)
?Master of Finance (Funds Management)
?Master of Finance (International Finance)
?Master of Finance (Investment Banking)
To gain entry to this program, students must:
1.Have completed a Bachelor of Mathematics or a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree with a major in mathematics or statistics; and
2.Have sufficient mathematical and/or statistical background, as indicated by an average of 65 or above in level III mathematics and/or statistics university courses.
The program is intended for students who have completed a degree in Mathematics or Statistics, or a Science degree with a major in mathematics or statistics, and who wish to further their knowledge of mathematical finance and statistics. The program offers intensive, high-level training in principles of financial modelling and its mathematical foundations, statistical techniques, risk assessment, and computational techniques of financial mathematics. The program was introduced in order to provide students with a route to high quality careers in the financial industry and to provide the financial sector with a stream of highly trained specialists in Quantitative Finance. In addition, the program will provide a means of obtaining the necessary preparation for further research in mathematical finance.
Applicants require A) a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in Commerce or Finance, with a credit average overall, as determined by the Australian School of Business, or B) a recognised non-business related undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average overall as determined by the Australian School of Business AND a minimum of two years full time relevant work experience.
The Master of Financial Planning offers students a comprehensive postgraduate study program in financial planning. It is designed to exceed the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's Regulatory Guidelines 146 (RG146) financial product advisor tier 1 training requirements and the advanced standing requirements into the Financial Planning Association of Australia's CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification program. The Master of Financial Planning enables students to develop knowledge and skills in financial markets, financial products, investment (theory, evidence, and quantitative techniques), risk management, financial planning, taxation law and strategies, compliance, ethical and professional conduct. The degree provides a distinguished level of training for the candidate to advance in the career of personal financial and investment advisory
Applicants require a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification), as determined by the Australian School of Business, AND, a minimum of two years full time relevant work experience.
The Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning offers candidate a one-year postgraduate study program in financial planning. It is designed to exceed the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's Regulatory Guidelines 146 (RG146) financial product advisor tier 1 training requirements. The Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning enables candidate to develop knowledge and skills in financial markets, investment, risk management, financial planning, taxation law and strategies, compliance, ethical and professional conduct. The degree provides a solid foundation for the candidate to advance in the career of and advanced study in personal financial and investment advisory.
Applicants require A) a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification), as determined by the Australian School of Business, AND, a minimum of two years full-time relevant work experience, or B) a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience, as determined by the Australian School of Business, AND, demonstrated completion of professional courses or studies. Meeting the minimum criterion in B) does not guarantee admission. An application should include as supporting documentation: 1. Detailed resume (outlining relevant competencies and achievements); and 2, evidence of other academic and professional qualifications.
The Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning offers student a half-year entry level postgraduate study program in financial planning. The curriculum of the Graduate Certificate enables students to develop knowledge and skills in financial markets, financial products, financial planning, taxation law and strategies which are essential for personal financial management. The curriculum also forms part of the syllabus of the higher programs in financial planning.
The minimum entry requirement is:
?a bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas institution in economics (BEc); OR
?other advanced cognate disciplines with required technical skills (e.g. mathematics, finance, or statistics) with WAM of 65%, plus a compulsory component of intermediate level microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics as well as competency in mathematical and statistical methods; OR
?equivalent as determined by the Australian School of Business.
Entrance to the program also requires that applicants should:
?have achieved an average of 65% or higher in the last two years of economics and quantitative methods courses in their bachelor degree; and
?satisfy the University's English Language requirement.
Applicants without an adequate background may be required to undertake some preliminary coursework in intermediate microeconomics, macroeconomics as well as econometrics.
The Graduate Certificate in Economics is offered as an on-campus program. Students are required to complete 4 courses (24 Units of Credit) comprised of one course each from 3 core areas and one elective course. All courses are 6 Units of Credit.
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop research competence in a limited timeframe. The program duration is 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time.
For undergraduate study, there is more than one way to meet our academic entry requirements. These include high school studies, foundation studies, recognised prior study and a university transfer. Check out the ‘Alternative entry pathways’ section in our international student guide for undergraduates or check your eligibility based on your qualifications in the Undergraduate Entry table above.
The Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Science program enables students to complete a depth of study from the majors available in the Faculty of Science and the economics program offered by the School of Economics in the Australian School of Business.
For undergraduate study, there is more than one way to meet our academic entry requirements. These include high school studies, foundation studies, recognised prior study and a university transfer. Check out the ‘Alternative entry pathways’ section in our international student guide for undergraduates or check your eligibility based on your qualifications in the Undergraduate Entry table above.
The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Economics (BCom/BEc) combines the professional orientation of the Bachelor of Economics program with the range of majors available through the Bachelor of Commerce program.
For undergraduate study, there is more than one way to meet our academic entry requirements. These include high school studies, foundation studies, recognised prior study and a university transfer. Check out the ‘Alternative entry pathways’ section in our international student guide for undergraduates or check your eligibility based on your qualifications in the Undergraduate Entry table above.
The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Economics program enables students to complete a depth of study from the actuarial studies program offered by the School of Risk & Actuarial Studies and the economics program offered by the School of Economics in the Australian School of Business.
The typical duration of this program is 4 years full-time. With approval, students with an excellent academic record may also enrol in an additional Honours year in the Bachelor of Economics degree or in the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies degree.
For questions regarding requirements for the program, students should consult staff in the Australian School of Business Student Centre. Specific questions may be directed to the School of Risk & Actuarial Studies or the School of Economics.