Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.
Degree Structure: Master of Finance
Program code: MAFIA
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 24 units for all Core courses, and
- 48 units for all Discipline courses, and
- 24 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
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Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 24 units for all Core courses, and
- 48 units for all Discipline courses, and
- 24 units for Electives
Complete 24 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Accounting Concepts and Methods
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Course code
ACCT5001
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Principles of Finance
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Course code
BAFI5000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Business Statistics
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Course code
BAFI5015
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Units
6
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Course name
Economic Principles
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Course code
ECON5001
|
Units
6
|
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Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Fixed Income Securities
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Course code
BAFI5003
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Equity Valuation and Analysis
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Course code
BAFI5004
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Ethical Principles in Finance and Accounting
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Course code
BAFI5016
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Advanced Investment Management
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Course code
BAFI6010
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Derivatives
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Course code
BAFI6016
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Financial Statement Analysis
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Course code
BAFI6017
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Finance Industry Project 1
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Course code
BUSI6030
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Finance Industry Project 2
|
Course code
BUSI6031
|
Units
6
|
|
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 24 units comprising:
- 24 units for all Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Financial Modelling Techniques
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Course code
BAFI5014
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Applied Financial Institutions Management
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Course code
BAFI5017
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Applied Blockchain and Smart Contracts (M)
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Course code
BAFI5034
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Advanced Corporate Finance
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Course code
BAFI6011
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Financial Services and FinTech Disruptions
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Course code
BAFI6012
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Behavioural Factors and Financial Decisions
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Course code
BAFI6013
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Real Estate Valuation and Investment
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Course code
BAFI6015
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
International Financial Management
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Course code
BAFI6018
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Wealth Management in Asia
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Course code
BAFI6021
|
Units
6
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