150 Point Master of Management (Finance)

The Master of Management (Finance) provides advanced competencies, professional skills and knowledge in the finance discipline that will prepare graduates for entry into the finance profession. The program provides students with a foundation in the various business disciplines and builds a strong base of knowledge in the discipline of finance. As the program progresses, students focus on advanced studies in finance that enhance their skills in financial analysis.

1. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be adept at obtaining, analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Describe and explain the body of knowledge, including recent developments, influencing markets and guiding the management of organisations;
• Evaluate the impact of a variety of cultural and environmental factors on the organisation and in the market; and
• Identify and apply methods for researching business related problems.

2. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be strategic and critical thinkers in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Explain, critically analyse and reflect on factors that influence decision making in firms and the economy;
• Identify strategic issues and solutions in relation to economic problems and activity within firms;
• Apply knowledge of theory to analyse real and hypothetical problems in different markets both domestically and internationally; and
• Demonstrate creativity and initiative in the application of knowledge to problem solving and innovation.

3. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be effective decision makers in business and commerce.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Apply basic mathematical and/or statistical techniques to analyse business data;
• Apply research techniques to business related problems;
• Evaluate the applicability of various theories and techniques to business related problems;
• Employ a range of tools of analysis pertinent to the evaluation of evidence in business sector;
• Use evidenced-based research techniques to support decisions;
• Apply ethical principles and corporate governance strategies to address real world issues and problems;
• To demonstrate a capacity to successfully work independently with personal accountability; and
• Execute a project requiring research or real-world application.

4. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be competent in professional knowledge and skills in the finance discipline in preparation for entry into the finance profession.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Understand and apply principles, theories and models pertaining to the finance discipline;
• Evaluate and manage risks and returns in financial markets;
• Interpret and evaluate financial data in making investment decisions including the accounting information that supports these decisions;
• Apply appropriate theories and statistical tools of analysis to financial decision making; and
• Appraise recent developments in the finance discipline

Students entering the Master of Management (Finance) who have been granted 50 points of advanced standing upon entry must complete 12 semester-length subjects comprising one foundation subject, three discipline core subjects, one capstone subject and seven elective subjects.

Foundation Subjects

Students must take one of the following subjects

Please note:

If either ACCT90004 Accounting for Decision Making and/or FNCE90060 Financial Management or equivalent subjects have not previously been taken, students must enrol in these subjects in their first semester of study. These subjects will take the place of elective subjects.

Discipline Core Subjects

Students must complete the following subjects:

Capstone Subject

Students must complete the following subject in their final semester of study:

Elective Subjects

Students must select a minimum of four Finance subjects from the following list:

Students can select a maximum of three subjects from the list of recommended Master of Management general electives.