Financial Analysis (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Financial Analysis
Length
1.5 years full-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course aims to facilitate entry into a wide range of challenging and rewarding careers in the financial sector and to provide a pathway to the Chartered Financial Analysis (CFA) designation, the recognised designation of professional excellence within the global investment industry. The curriculum is based on the industry-endorsed CFA Institute Candidate Body of Knowledge (TM), with a focus on financial analysis, security valuation and portfolio management.
It builds on a broad foundation of study in economics, accounting and quantitative methods. Lecturers and practitioners help students develop the knowledge, skills and analytical thinking suitable for professional accreditation as a CFA charterholder and a career in investment, banking or finance.
Course structure
The course comprises twelve subjects. Students with a relevant three-year Bachelor degree complete eight compulsory subjects and four electives. Those with a three-year Bachelor degree other than in finance, economics or accounting complete twelve compulsory subjects.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January.
Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $19,110 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Australian Bachelor's degree with C grade average in the final year, or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find a wide range of career opportunities. A recent survey of CPA charter holders (CFA Media Kit 2006) showed that the most common positions were 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.
The same survey showed that the most common sources of employment were investment companies and mutual funds, stockbrokers and investment banks, investment management and consulting firms, insurance companies and banks.
Professional recognition
Established in 1962, the CFA Program sets the global standard for investment knowledge, standards and ethics. The CFA Charter is open to those witth four years' experience in the investment industry who have successfully completed examinations set by CFA Institute.
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 those with an accredited Master's degree and three years' industry experience.