Program Requirements
The Master of Finance requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
48 units from completion of the following initial component:
42 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting
FINM7006 Foundations of Finance
FINM7007 Applied Corporate Finance
FINM7008 Applied Investments
FINM7041 Applied Derivatives
FINM7044 Applied Valuation
STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ECON8069 Business Economics
STAT6046 Financial Mathematics
48 units from completion of the following concluding component:
48 units from completion of courses from the following list:
FINM8004 Advanced Corporate Finance
FINM8006 Advanced Investments
FINM8007 Topics in International Finance
FINM8009 Derivatives: Markets, Valuation and Risk Management
FINM8014 Applied Financial Intermediation and Debt Markets
FINM8016 Portfolio Construction
FINM8017 Trading and Markets
FINM8100 Applied Project in Finance
Students must achieve a minimum 60% weighted average mark in the initial component to continue to the concluding component.
Students who do not achieve a minimum of 60% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Graduate Diploma of Finance and Actuarial Statistics.
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting 6 units | FINM7006 Foundations of Finance 6 units | STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance 6 units | ECON8069 Business Economics 6 units OR STAT6046; |
| FINM7007 Applied Corporate Finance 6 units | FINM7008 Applied Investments 6 units | FINM7041 Applied Derivatives 6 units | FINM8007 Topics in International Finance 6 units |
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with an average mark of at least 65%.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.
Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.
Students must achieve a minimum 60% weighted average mark in the initial component to continue to the concluding component.
Students who do not achieve a minimum of 60% weighted average mark in the initial component will be transferred to the Graduate Diploma of Finance and Actuarial Statistics.
Cognate disciplines
Finance; Accounting; Actuarial Studies; Business; Business Information Systems; Economics; Engineering; International Business; Management; Marketing; Maths; Physics; Science; Statistics
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $27,312.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $34,800.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
A Masters in Finance from the Australian National University equips graduates with the necessary skills to excel in the global financial marketplace. Students enrolled in the program examine fundamental principles in finance which are applicable to: valuing financial securities and corporations; utilising derivatives for risk management purposes; and, exploring diversification methods to create investment portfolios. You will be challenged to solve financial problems and will develop a keen analytical mind which is essential when working in the fast paced world of finance. As a Master of Finance graduate from the Australian National University you will be highly sought-after by employers both in Australia and around the world.
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of corporate finance, securities trading, investments, portfolio construction, derivative pricing and risk management.
- Recoginse, understand and apply finance theory to company valuation.
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues in finance which is informed by leading edge research and practices in the field.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct financial research, acquiring and analysing financial information.
- Work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of financial problems.
Further Information
For Domestic Students applying through UAC: If you have completed an overseas qualification, please send a scanned copy of your original testamur (graduation certificate) and academic transcript through to info.cbe@anu.edu.au. The scanned documents should be in colour and unaltered in size. Please include your name and UAC number in the email.
If seeking status/exemption, please go to the CBE web page here: http://cbe.anu.edu.au/students/student-information/enrolment/application-for-credit_master-of-financ...
Please note we only accept notarised or translated outlines with the university seal or translated outlines by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters).
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A Masters in Finance from the Australian National University equips
graduates with the necessary skills to excel in the global financial
marketplace. Students enrolled in the program examine fundamental
principles in finance which are applicable to: valuing financial
securities and corporations; utilising derivatives for risk management
purposes; and, exploring diversification methods to create investment
portfolios. You will be challenged to solve financial problems and will
develop a keen analytical mind which is essential when working in the
fast paced world of finance. As a Master of Finance graduate from the
Australian National University you will be highly sought-after by
employers both in Australia and around the world.
Single degree
The degree requires 96 units, consisting of 15 core courses and one elective course.
About this degree
Students must achieve a minimum 60% weighted average mark in the initial component to continue to the concluding component. Students
who do not achieve a minimum of 60% weighted average mark will be
transferred to the Graduate Diploma of Finance and Actuarial Statistics.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in less than 24 units per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
Remember you will need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester. You will be able to change your enrolment in courses up until the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty.
Electives
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ECON8069 Business Economics
STAT6046 Financial Mathematics
Study Options
Master of Finance
Please note that ECON8069 Business Economics can be substituted by STAT6046.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting 6 units | FINM7006 Foundations of Finance 6 units | STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance 6 units | ECON8069 Business Economics 6 units |
| FINM7007 Applied Corporate Finance 6 units | FINM8007 Topics in International Finance 6 units | FINM7041 Applied Derivatives 6 units | FINM7008 Applied Investments 6 units |
Academic Advice
Before applying for any credit or exemption towards the program, students should read the information about credit applications on the CBE website: https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/students/student-information/enrolment/application-for-credit_master-of-f... Students should include details of ANU courses for which they seek course credit on the credit application form. They are also required to attach course outlines of their previous studies (if not undertaken at ANU), or assessment of their qualification completed by any relevant professional bodies.
Students are able to discuss their course selection at the Melville Hall during orientation week, or with the Program Convener, Dr Anna Von-Reibnitz (anna.vonreibnitz@anu.edu.au). She is available by appointment. Please ensure you take a copy of your academic transcript with you when you meet with Dr Von-Reibnitz or at the Melvillle Hall session.
If you are required to have a permission number to enrol the course, or any course that is approved by Dr Von-Reibnitz , please complete Enrolment Change Form (http://www.anu.edu.au/sites/www.gaia-web1.anu.edu.au/files/resource/Enrolment-Change.pdf) and submit it to the CBE front office, or email to info.cbe@anu.edu.au.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
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