Accounting and Finance
Master of Finance and Business Economics
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
Multiply your expertise
Our Master of Finance and Business Economics is suited to business or economics graduates seeking in-depth advancement in their area. It also meets the needs of graduates with related degrees looking to comprehensively adapt to the fields of economics and finance.
What will you do?
While the degree includes study in both areas, students must specialise in one. Depending on your goals and interests you will:
- study wealth management and financial modelling in depth
- learn analytical tools for financial decision-making
- analyse theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics and econometrics
- discover advanced techniques for analysing and managing data
- explore matters relating to the growth and stability of the whole economic system.
In our finance specialisation you’ll gain necessary educational grounding for further professional studies towards the Chartered Financial Analyst qualification.
Where could it take you?
You might be a high-stakes stockbroker, a banker, a data analyst in a government agency or a health economist with a pharmaceutical group. You could be a demand planner in a big wine company. Perhaps you’ll help people secure their dream homes or retirement goals as a financial planner.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM012 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Bachelor degree or equivalent. |
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Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | 9 | 81.8% |
| All students | 11 | 100.0% |
International applicants
| CRICOS | 056498F |
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| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| English Tests accepted by the University of APSB |
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Bachelor degree or equivalent | |
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How to Apply
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | 9 | 81.8% |
| All students | 11 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Australian Full-fee place: $37,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $49,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Professional Accreditation
The Master of Finance and Business Economics covers a substantial part of the body of knowledge required by those wishing to pursue further professional studies with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. It is also recognised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) registry as RG146-compliant for several specialised finance fields.
APSB Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Potential careers
Econometrician, Accountant, Manager / Business Management, Auditor, Banker, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Data Analyst, Economic Researcher, Economist, Finance Manager, Financial Adviser, Financial Services Officer, Fund and Portfolio Manager, Stockbroker
Degree Structure
Areas of Specialisation
- Finance
- Economics
Example Study Plan
| Foundation Courses | ACCTING 7019 : Accounting Concepts and Methods CORPFIN 7033 : Quantitative Methods CORPFIN 7005 : Principles of Finance ECON 7200 : Economic Principles |
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| Finance Courses | CORPFIN 7019 : Advanced Funds Management CORPFIN 7020 : Derivatives CORPFIN 7039 : Equity Valuation and Analysis CORPFIN 7040 : Fixed Income Securities ACCTFIN 7001 : Ethical Principles in Finance and Accounting |
| Economics Courses | ECON 7001 : Econometrics PG ECON 7011 : Intermediate Microeconomics IID ECON 7071 : Intermediate Macroeconomics IID ECON 7036 : International Trade and Investment Policy IID |
| Electives | Finance electives ACCTFIN 7017 : Financial Statement Analysis CORPFIN 7021 : Corporate Investment Evaluation CORPFIN 7022 : Advanced Corporate Finance CORPFIN 7023 : Financial Modelling Techniques CORPFIN 7042 : Corporate Financial Risk Management CORPFIN 6003 : Tax, Estate and Wealth Planning CORPFIN 6013 : Wealth Management in Asia CORPFIN 7048 : Applied Financial Institutions Management Economics electives ECON 7114 : Money, Banking and Financial Markets PG ECON 7016 : Resource and Environmental Economics PG ECON 7032 : Public Economics PG ECON 7036 : International Trade and Investment Policy IID ECON 7044 : International Finance PG ECON 7058 : Development Economics PG ECON 7062 : Game Theory PG ECON 7237 : Industrial Organisation PG ECON 7072 : International Trade PG ECON 7075 : Intermediate Mathematical Economics IID |
| Plus one additional general elective* Students can also apply to enrol in PROF Internship as general elective course. Subject to approval, students may be eligible to undertake up to three units from the following electives: ACCTFIN 7501 : International Study Tour - Accounting and Finance ACCTFIN 7502 : Domestic Study Tour - Accounting and Finance ACCTFIN 7503 : European Study Tour ACCTFIN 7504 : New York Study Tour | |
Assessment
May include, but not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.
