Accounting and Finance

Master of Finance - Melbourne Campus

  • Domestic
  • International

About Degree

The Melbourne campus offers a pathway into degrees for international pathway students only. For the equivalent version for both domestic and international students at the APSB, North Terrace campus visit Master of Finance.

Focus on finance

Finance professionals are pragmatic, quick-thinking and ambitious. They’re skilled problem-solvers who stay informed and get results. With advanced courses in research, funds management and corporate policy, our Master of Finance offers a competitive edge in the finance world.

This degree is available to international students only.

What will you do?

  • Study Australian and international financial markets in depth.
  • Learn about derivative assets and their specific markets' operation.
  • Explore different areas of the finance industry according to your interests and career goals.
  • Analyse and interpret developments in financial practice.
  • Work on a large-scale applied research project.

Students will commence their pathway studies as a University of APSB College student undertaking a Pre-Master's Program. On successful completion of the Pre-master's program, student will receive credit for subjects and will move into the second trimester of the University of APSB Master of Finance.

Where could it take you?

You might work in commercial banking as a sales associate, trust officer or loan officer. You could advise on investment decisions or help people secure their dream homes. Perhaps you’ll be a capital market dealer or manage a hedge fund.

Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Not offered to domestic students.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students1100.0%
    All students1100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS089703M
    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 students1100.0%
    All students1100.0%


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

    Unavailable - see previous year for indicative only fee.

    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

Potential careers

Banker, Financial Analyst, Financial Manager, Investment Consultant.

Degree Structure

Indicative study plan
Core CoursesListed in order from foundation to advanced

ACCTING 7019  Accounting Concepts and Methods
ECON 7200  Economic Principles
CORPFIN 7005  Principles of Finance
CORPFIN 7033  Quantitative Methods
CORPFIN 7039 Equity Valuation and Analysis
CORPFIN 7040 Fixed Income Securities
ACCTFIN 7001 Ethical Principles in Finance and Accounting
CORPFIN 7020 Derivatives
CORPFIN 7019 Advanced Funds Management
ACCTFIN 7017 Financial Statement Analysis
ACCTFIN 7005 Research Project in Financial Statement Analysis
Electives4x elective courses

Assessment

May include, but not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, research projects, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.

RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS

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