C04258v5 Master of Finance (Extension)
Award(s): Master of Finance (MFin)CRICOS code: 077375K
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Master of Finance (Extension) provides a comprehensive range of skills and expertise expected of leading practitioners in the banking and finance sectors. The course enhances students' professional skills in finance, banking and investment and also provides an avenue for those seeking to move into this area.
The core subjects within the course build a robust foundation and there is a wide selection of electives. Students can choose their own path by specialising in investment and financial markets, financial management of corporations and start-ups, or banking. The additional elective subject choices provide an opportunity to specialise more deeply in the finance discipline and to further enhance students' skills, professional practice, specialist knowledge and capabilities.
Career options
Career options include management-level positions in finance sector, industry or government.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Synthesise and critically analyse innovative and integrated solutions to address complex business decisions |
| 2.1 | Communicate financial information and decisions clearly in an appropriate form to business stakeholders |
| 2.2 | Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes |
| 3.1 | Critically evaluate and integrate sustainability principles to decisions in business contexts |
| 3.2 | Integrate an understanding of the practices of Indigenous businesses, their partners and financial innovations that are relevant to Indigenous households and businesses |
| 4.1 | Lead ethical principles in professional financial practice |
| 4.2 | Integrate high-level technical skills and advanced knowledge necessary for professional practice in the finance industry |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Pathway course
Students who do not meet the requirements to gain entry into the Master of Finance (Extension) may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Finance (C11027), or the Graduate Diploma in Finance (C07021). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate, or satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Diploma, allows students to articulate into the Master of Finance (Extension).
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of eight subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Course duration and attendance
The course is two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.
Course structure
The course comprises 96 credit points, made up of eleven core subjects (totalling 66 credit points) plus elective subjects (totalling 30 credit points).Course completion requirements
| CBK90884 Electives (Finance Extension) | 30cp | |
| STM91680 Core subjects (MFinanceExt) | 66cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing a suggested study sequence. Most of the subjects are offered in Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions.
Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 23706 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25742 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 25741 Capital Markets | 6cp | |
| 25721 Investment Management | 6cp | |
| 25765 Corporate Finance | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 25743 Advanced Corporate Valuation | 6cp | |
| 25847 Sustainable Finance | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 25751 Financial Institution Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 25848 Applied Cases in Finance (Capstone) | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Finance (C11027), the Graduate Diploma in Finance (C07021), and the Master of Finance (Extension).
Professional recognition
Completion of the course meets the education requirements for Affiliate membership and, in conjunction with work experience, the requirements for Associate membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
The course has also been recognised under the CFA® (Charted Financial Analyst®) University Affiliation Program, meaning that the curriculum is closely tied to global professional practice and is well suited to students preparing to sit for CFA program examinations.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
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