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, analyse 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.
English Language requirements (Band 4)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience
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.
AUD $36,150
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.