Financial Analysis/ Islamic Banking And Finance
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Financial Analysis/ Master of Islamic Banking and Finance
Length
2.5 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course provides a pathway to the internationally-recognised Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter and international professional recognition of the specialised field of Islamic finance. It aims to give students expertise in financial analysis while specialising in the expanding field of Islamic finance.
Course structure
The course structure combines the core modules of both Masters' degrees. Students without a relevant three-year Bachelor degree majoring in finance, economics, or accounting must complete a foundation module in addition to the two core modules, increasing the duration of the program to five six-month semesters.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 780
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree with a C Grade average in final year, or approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
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Additional information
This course has commencement dates in February, July and September.
Career opportunities
Graduates can further their careers in the Islamic financial services industry by developing a professional niche in specific areas of banking and finance, such as Islamic insurance (takaful), Islamic structures products, regulation and supervision, research and development, wealth management, analysis and consultancy, business analysis, banking, academic, and risk analysis.
Professional recognition
The Master of Financial Analysis is a CFA Program Partner. The CFA charter is the most widely recognised prefessional accreditation in finance in the world. Established in 1962, the CFA charter sets the global standard for investment knowledge, standards and ethics. The CFA charter is obtained by successfully completing examinations at three levels set by the CFA Institute and having four years of work experience in the investment industry.
In addition, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA) offer membership at the level of Senior Associate to accredited Masters' graduates who have three years of experience in the industry.