Master of Finance (MFin)

Program Code
MFIN

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Academic Year
2020

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Master of Finance program is design to help individuals to enhance their managerial effectiveness in the field of finance. This program also aims to provide participants with a strong foundation in the principles and practice of finance, and furnishes them with new skills and analytical tools to form a sound basis for financial decision-making.

The program is suitable for students who may be interested in pursuing CFA qualification as courses are design to capture large elements of the CFA curriculum. Additionally students will develop enhanced professional knowledge and skills through a capstone project.

The Master of Finance is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard duration of 2 years.

Conditions

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Master of Finance

There shall be a Master of Finance.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Master of Finance, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 27 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 12, which may include Internship or Study Tour Courses
  3. Research Project courses to the value of 9 units

Core Courses

Electives