Master of Financial Management

The Master of Financial Management provides an opportunity for business professionals to enhance their career opportunities by developing further professional, personal skills and knowledge in financial management areas.

Graduates will develop the knowledge and skills to plan, organise, direct and control financial activities such as obtaining funds and using funds for investments.

This degree is available on a full-time or part-time basis at the Wollongong and Sydney campuses.

The course comprises a total of twelve subjects.

Students must complete four 800 level foundation subjects, plus five specialisation subjects at 900 level as well as a Financial Management Research Capstone and 2 elective subjects.

Students who successfully complete this degree may achieve credit towards a second Master degree, taking their study period to 2 years full time.

Students may select a second Master from any of the specialist business Masters degrees offered by the Faculty of Business and Law.

To qualify for award of this degree, a candidate must satisfactorily complete a total of at least 72 credit points, comprised of 10 specified subjects as listed in the program structure along with 2 X 900 level elective subjects (12 cps). The foundation subjects should be completed within the first two sessions of study and the capstone subject FIN 944 Financial Management Research Capstone, should be completed in the final session of study. Students select two 900 level elective subjects (totaling 12 cps) from a range of subjects offered by the Faculty of Business (excludes MBA, EMBA and some specialised 900 level subjects). Students are highly recommended to complete Finance subjects (FIN codes) as electives.

Foundation Subjects

Core Subjects

Capstone Subject

Plus TWO 900-level elective subjects (totaling 12 cps) from a range of subjects offered by the Faculty of Business (excludes MBA, EMBA and some specialised 900 level subjects). Students are highly recommended to complete Finance subjects (FIN codes) as electives.

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Demonstrate specialised knowledge of advanced concepts and frameworks relating to financial management. 2 Synthesise financial management principles and concepts in a business context. 3 Propose integrated solutions to a range of problems using theoretical knowledge, technical skills, critical and/ or creative thinking. 4 Plan and execute a substantial research-based finance project. 5 Apply principles of social responsibility when critically evaluating situations and making business decisions. 6 Communicate complex disciplinary information for the intended audience and purpose; (a) orally and, (b) in writing. 7 Reflect on professional interpersonal skills whilst working with others to produce agreed outputs.