Accounting and Finance

Master of Finance and Business Economics

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    2 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

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 Code3CM012
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyBachelor degree or equivalent.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students981.8%
    All students11100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS056498F
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsBachelor degree or equivalent
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students981.8%
    All students11100.0%


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.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. 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

Students complete core courses which include four foundation courses, four finance courses, four economics courses and two specialisation courses. The remaining two courses will be either finance or economics courses, depending on the student's main specialisation.

Areas of Specialisation

  • Finance
  • Economics

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Program
Foundation CoursesACCTING 7019 : Accounting Concepts and Methods 
CORPFIN 7033 : Quantitative Methods 
CORPFIN 7005 : Principles of Finance 
ECON 7200 : Economic Principles
Finance CoursesCORPFIN 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 CoursesECON 7001 : Econometrics PG
ECON 7011 : Intermediate Microeconomics IID
ECON 7071 : Intermediate Macroeconomics IID
ECON 7036 : International Trade and Investment Policy IID
ElectivesFinance 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.

RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS

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