Master of Financial Analysis (Investment)

Invest with the best.

Investment managers are in high demand1.

Around the world, firms are searching for investment professionals who can help them leverage their assets and add value to their funds.

We've worked closely with industry experts to create our Master of Financial Analysis (Investment) and help you meet this demand.

Gain core skills in financial analysis and valuation, then develop your specialisation in equity valuation and portfolio performance measurement.

Learn in a trading room equipped with Bloomberg Terminals, then use them for your personal research and to obtain the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certificate.

Start out in the finance sector with industry-recognised qualifications.

La Trobe University is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute and they recognise our Master of Financial Analysis (Investment) as covering more than 90% of their Candidate Body of Knowledge.

Work in leading firms.

Graduates have found careers in industry leaders like Deloitte, Telstra, NBN Co, Antares Equities and BlackRock.

You'll learn:

International financial markets Explain and critically evaluate theories that underpin the operation of financial markets.

Security valuation and portfolio management Analyse financial information and value a range of financial securities using the Bloomberg Terminal.

Construct an investment portfolio to meet investor goals and risk profiles.

Equity and alternative securities Develop the skills to work in an investment research team.

Study private equity and hedge funds, and learn how to valuate financial entities.

Financial statement analysis Learn how financial statements are constructed and leveraged.

Corporate finance Develop and manage an investment and funding strategy for an organisation.

Critique the ethical basis of financial decisions.

Financial and management accounting Recognise and apply the accounting principles that govern the preparation, presentation and communication of accounting information.

1 Australian Government Job Outlook, 2020, Financial Investment Managers The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

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