C04258v6 Master of Finance (Extension)

Award(s): Master of Finance in (name of Finance major) (MFin)
CRICOS code: 077375K
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
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 management and provides an avenue for those seeking to move into this area.

The core subjects within the course build a robust foundation. Students can either choose a major comprising six subjects plus four elective subjects, or ten elective subjects from a wide selection of electives. Students can choose their own path by specialising in investment management, corporate finance, banking, financial technology, or sustainable finance and ESG. 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.

Course aims

The course aims to provide a unique opportunity to acquire the skills and academic qualifications necessary to succeed in the finance industry. Graduates will acquire the requisite knowledge required to meet the Affiliate membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

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 six 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 six core subjects (totalling 36 credit points) and either a major (36 credit points) plus four elective subjects (24 credit points), or ten elective subjects (60 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91890 Core Subjects MFinance		36cp
CBK92312 Finance Specialisation choice		60cp
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
25741 Capital Markets		6cp
25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis		6cp
25742 Financial Management		6cp
25721 Investment Management		6cp
Spring session
25858 Ethics and Governance in Finance		6cp
Select 18 credit points of options		18cp
Year 2
Autumn session
Select 24 credit points of options		24cp
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.