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Master of Finance and Banking 

CMFB640     


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Full-time
Part-time (day & evening) 		Postgraduate 18 months or equivalent part-time Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)

This suite of courses offers an opportunity for students to gain specialised knowledge in modern finance. This program provides understanding of the latest develoments in the fields of finance and banking.

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This is a new course commencing Semester 1, 2012.
 
The Master of Finance and Banking offers students the opportunity to specialise in advanced finance and banking studies. This is particularly important for students from those countries where the finance sector is making a rapid transition to a modern market based economy.  This program will provide advanced studies in finance and banking to assist graduates in advancing their careers in the finance and banking sector, or to gain employment in this sector.
 
(International students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and cannot take the part-time study mode.)

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The course will aim to deliver a high quality education in finance and banking to appropriately qualified candidates so that upon completion they will have a sounds understanding of:
  • Corporate financial management concepts and valuation techniques
  • Investment products and how these are managed in a portfolio context
  • The regulatory environment and the management of modern financial institutions, and
  • The management of financial risks using derivative securities, and international finance
At the completion of the master program, it is expected that students will be able to:
  • Apply critical thinking and integrative learning to evaluate problems, uncover assumptions and differentiate information within the discipline area of finance and banking
  • Display creative thinking to a range of problem solving and decision making techniques to demonstrate leadership in the field of finance and banking
  • Develop quantitative literacy skills to interrogate quantitative information and systematically analyse it to support the decision-making process
  • Critically analyse theories and information drawn from literature, research and personal experience in the field of finance and banking
  • Use oral and written communication skills to inform and persuade others, both within and outside the finance and banking sector, in a clear and concise manner to a professional business standard
  • Behave ethically and honestly in working with others in their academic and professional contexts, their private, public and community lives
  • Demonstrate alertness and sensitivity to the mastery of professional practice within the finance and banking sector, to act autonomously, credibly and with the professional norms established within the sector, and
  • Apply a range of professional tools and research methodologies to inform the application of theory to practice within the finance and banking sector

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The Master of Finance and Banking incorporates the Graduate Certificate of Finance and Banking (CMFB440) (entry award) and the Graduate Diploma of Finance and Banking (CMFB540) (exit award only).
 
To qualify for the award of Master of Finance and Banking, students must complete eight core units of study (100 credit points) in addition to the Graduate Certificate of Finance and Banking (entry award). The masters program structure includes:
  • Four core, stage 2 units of study (12.5 credit points each)
  • Four core, stage 3 units of study (12.5 credit points each)
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Finance and Banking, students must complete four core, stage 2 units of study (50 credit points) from the masters program, in addition to the Graduate Certificate of Finance and Banking. Students cannot enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Finance and Banking, this program is an exit award only.
 
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Finance and Banking, students must complete four core, stage 1 units of study (50 credit points).
 
Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. In each year, eight units or equivalent normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four units or equivalent normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points*.
 
*International students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and cannot take the part-time study mode.

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Graduate Certificate of Finance and Banking (entry award)
Exit with the graduate certificate or progress to the Master of Finance and Banking.
 
Gradudate Diploma of Finance and Banking (exit award)
Exit with the graduate diploma or progress to the Master of Finance and Banking.
 

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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Successful completion of the program can lead to a wide range of career opportunities, including corporate finance, treasury management, banking, investment banking, financial planning and funds management.

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The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:
  • Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
  • Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
  • Effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
  • Adaptable and able to manage change, and
  • Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. social-cultural, econmonic and natural)

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The standard entry into the Masters of Finance and Banking is a Graduate Certificate of Finance and Banking or equivalent.
 
The standard entry into the Graduate Certificate of Finance and Banking is an accredited undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution, equivalent to a three year Australian bachelor degree.

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Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://pandoraplus.swin.edu.au/credit/StudentCredit/index.cfm 

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Further details for students considering higher education courses: www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm

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The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.

For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees

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For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: www.swin.edu.au/scholarships

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Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/

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Tel: 1300 275 794

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