Master of Finance (Enhanced)

The Master of Finance (Enhanced) (MC-FINENH) is designed for students with a Bachelor of Commerce, or equivalent, with extensive previous finance studies to undertake a broader and more comprehensive training in finance than is feasible within an undergraduate degree. The course aims to equip graduates with the necessary technical skills and knowledge for a professional career in a finance industry characterised by increasing complexity and change. The course will cover advanced material on financial markets and financial decision making which is academically rigorous, practically orientated and globally relevant.

On successful completion of the degree, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

• Describe the key features of the global financial system.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of finance across a variety of specialisations including financial markets, corporate finance, investment management, quantitative finance and financial technology.
• Explain the role of finance and the finance industry in the broader economy.
• Identify, source, manipulate and analyse data and other information necessary for making financial decisions.
• Analyse and solve complex financial problems.
• Critically evaluate alternative financial theories, propositions and arguments.
• Communicate financial concepts and ideas to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Apply financial concepts, theories and methodologies to formulate sound financial policies for individuals, corporations, governments and other agencies.
• Assess recent developments in the finance industry and professional practice.

On successful completion of this degree graduates will be:

• Knowledgeable across a variety of finance specialisations including financial markets, corporate finance, investment management, quantitative finance and financial technology.
• Skilled in analysing and solving complex financial problems.
• Critical thinkers aware of the contribution of financial theory to sound financial decision making in practice.
• Effective communicators of financial concepts and ideas to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Effective team members through participation in collaborative exercises.
• Adept at retrieval and manipulation of financial information and data from a variety of sources.
• Aware of the importance of applying high ethical standards in professional practice.