Master of Finance (MC-FIN) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Graduates of this degree will be knowledgeable of financial management principles and their application to corporate financial policy.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal:

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Explain the primary financial theories relating to the way in which financial managers make common finance decisions; and
• Describe the main results of the applied research in the field of financial management.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of finance;

Graduates of this degree will be highly proficient and comprehensive in their understanding of Australian and international financial markets.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Describe the key institutional features of Australian capital markets;
• Describe the key regulatory authorities that influence financial decision making both in Australia and overseas.
• Analyse the key similarities and differences in features between the Australian and overseas financial markets; and

Graduates of this degree will have an applied knowledge of various specialised aspects of the finance industry.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Explain the main regulatory influences that impact upon these specialised functions; and
• Evaluate key similarities and differences between the Australian market and international markets with regards to the organisation and operation of these functions w within their constituent markets.
• Describe the key market features relating to a range of specific finance functions within Australian capital markets;

On successful completion of this degree graduates will be:

• Knowledgeable in a broad range of financial fields including derivatives, corporate finance and investment management.
• Skilled in utilising financial modelling to solve complex financial decisions.
• Critical thinkers in the field of modern finance theory who are aware of the way in which theory contributes to sound financial decision making in practice.
• Adept at applying financial theory and methods to knowledgeably discuss the importance of a wide range of financial issues.
• Financial problem solvers who have the skills necessary to resolve valuation issues in the presence of limited information sets.
• Competent in assessing the importance and relevance of theoretical or empirical research in Finance.
• Proficient at communicating financial ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective team members through participation in collaborative exercises.
• Adept at retrieval of relevant financial information from a variety of sources.