Financial Analysis/Professional Accounting (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Financial Analysis/Master of Professional Accounting
Length
2.5 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This program is an ideal method to internationally recognised professional accreditations in accounting and finance. The curriculum is jointly based on the finance industry endorsed CFA Institute Candidate Body of Knowledge (TM) and the professional accrediting bodies for accountants.
The program focuses on financial analysis, security valuationand portfolio management, together with financial and management accounting. It builds on a broad foundation of study in economics and quantitative methods. Lecturers and practitioners help studnets to develop the knowledge, skills and analytical thinking suitable for professional accreditation as a charterholder with the CFA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA).
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.
Course structure
Students complete a minimum of 16 compulsory subjects. Students without a relevant three-year Bachelor's degree majoring in finance, economics, or accounting are required to complete an additional four foundation subjects.
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)
21 990
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 in any area of study, or approved international equivalent, and a C Grade average or above in final year.
Applicants for the two-year program must, in addition, have a three-year Australian Bachelor's degree which includes a major in finance, economics or accounting; or approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
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Additional information
This course has commencement dates in February, July and September.
Career opportunities
A survey of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders showed that the most common positions included portfolio manager and investment strategist, as well as a range of analytical positions focused on asset allocation, equity securities, fixed income securities and derivative securities, credit analysis, quantitative analysis and mergers and acquisitions. Combining the Master of Financial Analysis with the Master of Professional Accounting expands the range of available careers to include those of accountant, accounting and business consultant, tax assessor, auditor and financial controller within corporations both large and small.
Professional recognition
The Master of Financial Analysis/Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia (the professional body for Certified Practising Accountants in Australia) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) as well as the UK Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
Completion of this degree provides graduates with an associate membership of CPA Australia, and entry into both the CPA Program and the Chartered Accountant (CA) Program of the ICAA.