Accelerated online Master of Finance Accelerated online Graduate Certificate in Finance
Take your career to the next level Looking to advance your career or broaden your horizon in the financial sector? Our accelerated online Master of Finance gives you the knowledge and skills to forge a career on the global financial stage and make effective financial and investment decisions. Built on sustainable finance practices and aligned with the CFA Institute curriculum, you can take your career to the next level without putting your life on hold. With Griffith, you ll be able to connect with a community of like-minded professionals to deepen your learning experience, expand your professional network, and prepare you for an increasingly globalised and competitive financial market sector. Study at a highly ranked, internationally recognised university We re ranked #34 in the Top 50 universities under 50 years old by QS World University Rankings (2017/18) We re ranked in the top 3% of universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2016/2017) Griffith Business School is accredited by the AACSB - International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), which less than 5% of the world s business schools receive. Enjoy a personalised and convenient learning experience 0% online: Our accelerated courses are fully online so all learning materials and assessments are accessible wherever you choose to study. Accelerated learning: Complete one fast-tracked course every six weeks so you can study while you work and graduate sooner. Start straight away: With six intakes a year, you can virtually start whenever you re ready. Digital networking: Engage with a community of like-minded professionals in an interactive and collaborative digital learning environment. Dedicated support: From your initial enquiry to application to graduation, we ll support you with your own advisor for the whole journey.
Master of Finance Duration 2.5 years part-time # Program code 5583 An accelerated online degree that s ready to take your financial career further $ Program fee* Domestic $50,000 International $59,000 Teaching periods 6 per year Engage with experts *Based on 2018 rates At Griffith, you ll have the opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in the Australian financial landscape who are active in the industry. Our postgraduate degrees are delivered by highly qualified and nationally awarded teaching staff who are equally skilled at imparting knowledge and sharing advice and lessons on sustainable financial practices. Our staff are deeply involved in the industry including CFA Charter holders and members of the Financial Planning Association, Finsia, CPA, the Financial Planning Education Council, and other peak industry bodies. Our accelerated online Master of Finance (5583) is formally recognised by the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, meaning it is acknowledged as incorporating at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and emphasises the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, meaning students will have advanced knowledge for CFA professional examinations. Students completing the Master of Finance qualification are also eligible to apply for CFA professional examination scholarships. Degree structure Our accelerated online Master of Finance consists of 16 courses (160 credit points) that can be completed in two and a half years part-time. Code Description 7802AFE Financial Data Analysis Designed as the first formal course in basic statistical methods, this course aims to provide recognition of situations where statistical analysis may be of benefit and the range of methods that may apply to a given situation. 7803AFE Financial Markets This course intends to provide an understanding of the institutional and operational aspects of financial systems from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The main focus will be based on the following synopsis: financial sector analysis; evaluation of financial markets and instruments; evolution in financial systems in reference to Australia. Students are expected to follow business and finance activities throughout the teaching period. It is important that all students are aware of developments in relation to the financial sector. 7705AFE Finance Finance has a central role in any organisation, how to fund the business, where to invest and how to allocate financial resources is a key part to effective leadership of an organisation. This course provides students with a broad understanding of existing finance frameworks and concepts, introduces new frameworks and explains all of these with regard to their advantages and limitations when trying to achieve effective outcomes. 7801AFE Investments This course studies core aspects of equity security analysis and valuation, debt security valuation, security market indices, market efficiency, and portfolio management risk and return. The rapidly changing financial environment and the number of new instruments available have made investment analysis a task which people can only be carried out by who have been equipped with updated skills. The course covers current advances in the analysis of international capital markets, and presents a range of analytical techniques. 7808AFE Equity Investments Equity investments constitute a significant segment of the investment market. The aim of the course is to gain solid understanding of how equity markets function, to master a range of equity valuation techniques. The peculiarities of valuation of private companies, equity markets, as well as issues for valuation in emerging markets are also examined. This course assists with preparation for CFA Level 2 examinations. The course is a component required for RG 146 (Securities) compliance. 7701AFE Economics Economics is undergoing rapid changes with existing assumptions being challenged. This course provides students with an understanding of traditional and new economic models and frameworks. In short, this course brings forward the economic frameworks that students will need for the challenges of this century.
Code Description 7809AFE Fixed Income Investments This course aims to provide students with knowledge of the analytical tools related to the fixedincome investment market. Topics to be covered include: fixed income analysis; capital and money market instruments; fundamentals and principles of credit risk analysis, interest rate volatility; the term structure of interest rates; interest rate risk; asset-backed products, valuation of bonds with embedded options and asset-backed securities. This course assists with preparation for CFA Level 2 examinations and is a component required for RG146 (Securities) compliance. 7702AFE Accounting: Integrated Reporting Accounting is undergoing radical change and while existing frameworks are still valid, new developments are increasingly evident. This course explores both traditional and new integrated accounting frameworks, reports and compliance issues. In so doing it enables students to fully understand the limitations of existing accounting frameworks while also being equipped for the development of new accounting frameworks that their organisations are going to be using. 78AFE Derivatives and Risk Management Aimed to provide knowledge and tools for the analysis of derivative markets and derivative securities, this course discusses the pricing and risk management aspects of derivative securities. Topics include: forwards and futures markets, options markets, swap markets, credit derivatives, basic pricing concepts, the cost-of-carry model, the Black-Scholes model, hedging and risk management techniques. The course assists with preparation for CFA Level 2 and 3 examinations and is a component required for RG146 (Derivatives) compliance. 7812AFE Behavioural Finance and Wealth Management This course aims to provide a strong foundation for the role of financial advisors on issues associated with private financial planning. It starts with explanation of behavioural biases of individuals, and how they relate to investment process. It covers the topics of asset allocation, taxation, estate planning, low-basis stock, and life-time financial advice. It also examines the issues surrounding management of investor s portfolios and assists with preparation for CFA level 3 examinations. 7813AFE Ethics and Alternative Investments This course has a dual role. Firstly, it examines ethics and ethical practices in the investment profession. Secondly, it is designed to provide students with an understanding of alternative investment vehicles, tools of their analysis and applications. Ethical practices instil public trust in the fairness of financial markets and transactions, allowing them to function efficiently. The perspectives acquired in this subject should be useful to students in their chosen finance profession as this subject presents a framework for ethical conduct in the investment profession by focusing on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. This course assists with preparation for CFA Level 1, 2 and 3 examinations and is a component required for RG146 (Managed Investments and Regulated Emissions Units) compliance. 7806AFE Econometric Methods Aimed to equip students with quantitative tools to undertake a research project in commerce or management, this course examines multiple regression analysis and introduces issues involving time-series data. Topics include: the properties of estimators, hypothesis testing, specification error, non-linear least squares, maximum likelihood estimation and related testing procedures, generalised least squares, heteroskedasticity, and autocorrelation. The course assists with the preparation for CFA level 2 examinations. 7814AFE Professionalism in Financial Services The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of legal matters surrounding financial markets, including securities, derivatives, deposit products, emissions trading units, foreign exchange, margin lending and financial planning. It also assists students to navigate in other matters surrounding professional financial advisors. 7811AFE Portfolio Management This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills required for effective portfolio management. Topics include: theories of active portfolio management, portfolio management process, fixed-income and equity portfolio management strategies, portfolio execution and evaluation of the performance, global performance evaluation standards. The course assists with preparation for CFA level 2 and 3 examinations and is a component required for RG146 (Managed Investments) compliance. 7817AFE Income Tax Law This course examines the main taxation revenue raising techniques used by the Australian Commonwealth Government, including income tax, capital gains tax, goods and services tax and fringe benefits tax. The course also concentrates on particular taxation aspects governing different entity types, such as individuals, minors, partnerships, companies and trusts. 7816AFE Financial Statements Analysis The course examines the role of financial statement information evaluates the financial performance of public companies, and attempts to predict a firms future performance by parties external to the firm. Topic coverage includes traditional ratio analysis; analysis of inventory, long-lived assets, income taxes, inter-corporate investments, employee compensation and employee compensation. Evaluation of reporting quality in the attempt to predict financial distress is an important part of the course. The course assists with preparation for CFA level 2 examinations.
Career opportunities Upon completion of this degree, you will be prepared for rewarding employment opportunities in corporate finance, equity, fixed income, derivatives and alternative investments, as well as wealth and portfolio management. The degree can also open doors to foreign exchange, futures and options trading, portfolio management and risk analysis. Entry requirements To be eligible for admission to the Master of Finance, you must hold a bachelor degree from a recognised university (or tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on a 7.0 scale). How to apply To apply for the accelerated online Master of Finance, you ll need: A bachelor degree from a recognised university (or tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0. Academic transcripts for relevant degrees (if applicable). English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. No bachelor degree? No worries. You can still do our online Master of Finance without a degree. Simply complete our Graduate Certificate in Finance with a minimum GPA of 4.0, then continue on to finish the remaining 12 courses in our Master of Finance. At Griffith, we also value and recognise the work you ve done to get where you are that s why we take into account your previous study or professional background. Depending on the nature of your experience, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your degree on the basis of previous studies in a related area.
Graduate Certificate in Finance Your accelerated online springboard to a Griffith Master of Finance Our Graduate Certificate in Finance will offer formal recognition of your career success to date. Plus, you can use it as a direct pathway into our Master of Finance. Whether you choose to continue in your career path or advance to the Master of Finance this degree will equip you with the technical and analytical skills you need to build a sustainable financial career in a diverse range of financial scenarios. $ Duration 8 months part-time Program fee* Domestic $12,500 International $14,750 *Based on 2018 rates # Program code 3266 Teaching periods 6 per year Degree structure Our accelerated online Graduate Certificate in Finance consists of four courses from the Master of Finance that total 40 credit points. Each course runs for six weeks, allowing you to focus on one course at a time and still graduate in eight months. Code Description Credit Points 7802AFE Financial Data Analysis Designed as the first formal course in basic statistical methods, this course aims to provide recognition of situations where statistical analysis may be of benefit and the range of methods that may apply to a given situation. 7803AFE Financial Markets This course intends to provide an understanding of the institutional and operational aspects of financial systems from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The main focus will be based on the following synopsis: financial sector analysis; evaluation of financial markets and instruments; evolution in financial systems in reference to Australia. Students are expected to follow business and finance activities throughout the teaching period. It is important that all students are aware of developments in relation to the financial sector. 7705AFE Finance Finance has a central role in any organisation, how to fund the business, where to invest and how to allocate financial resources is a key part to effective leadership of an organisation. This course provides students with a broad understanding of existing finance frameworks and concepts, introduces new frameworks and explains all of these with regard to their advantages and limitations when trying to achieve effective outcomes. 7801AFE Investments This course studies core aspects of equity security analysis and valuation, debt security valuation, security market indices, market efficiency, and portfolio management risk and return. The rapidly changing financial environment and the number of new instruments available have made investment analysis a task which can only be carried out by persons who have been equipped with updated skills. The course covers current advances in the analysis of international capital markets, and presents a range of analytical techniques. CRICOS Provider 00233E. Pathway into Griffith s Master of Finance For a seamless transition into our Master of Finance, you ll need to achieve a minimum GPA of 4.0. Entry requirements To undertake a Graduate Certificate in Finance you ll need to have any bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing), or a minimum of five years equivalent full-time relevant work experience in a relevant field, or have a combination of alternative formal or informal training deemed to be equivalent to the above. How to apply To apply for the Graduate Certificate in Finance, you ll need to provide: Academic transcripts for relevant degrees (if applicable) Your CV detailing relevant work experience and training. English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.