About this program
Adelaide University's Master of Finance is a two-year degree (96 units) open to graduates from any background, with mathematics knowledge recommended. Year one covers accounting, finance principles, business statistics, economics, fixed-income securities, equity valuation and ethics; year two moves into derivatives, advanced investment management and financial statement analysis, with two industry projects and electives in areas like blockchain, fintech, behavioural finance and real estate investment.
Students use a Financial Lab with the simulated trading platforms used by banks and investment firms, and the curriculum is developed with industry. A graduate certificate or diploma exit is available. It suits people targeting specialist roles in finance, investment banking or corporate finance.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsAccounting Concepts and Methods
- 6 unitsPrinciples of Finance
- 6 unitsBusiness Statistics
- Economic Principles
Year 1, Semester 2
- 6 unitsFixed Income Securities
- 6 unitsEquity Valuation and Analysis
- 6 unitsEthical Principles in Finance and Accounting
- Program electives
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- Program electives
- 6 unitsAdvanced Investment Management
- 6 unitsDerivatives
- Financial Statement Analysis
Year 2, Semester 2
6 units- Program electives
- Program electives
- 6 unitsFinance Industry Project 1
- Finance Industry Project 2
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
A completed bachelor's degree in any discipline (or equivalent), open to graduates from any background; senior-secondary or tertiary mathematics is recommended. GPA equivalent to Adelaide University 4.5/7.0.
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