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Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management)
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
To give you these critical skills, we've worked closely with industry experts to create our Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management). Gain core skills in financial analysis and valuation, then develop your specialisation in financial risk and portfolio management. 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. Graduates have found careers in leading firms in Australia and around the world, including 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.
Structure
The structure comprises foundation, core and elective subjects. Students will complete 16 subjects worth 15 credit points each. The course structure is built on 3 modules of study: foundation module, core module, elective module.
Subjects
- Financial analysis
- Financial risk management
Standard entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved equivalent qualification
- Admission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience
- In making an offer to an applicant, the university may give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and employment experience
- NB: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place
- Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Recognition
Graduates of the Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management) may be eligible to apply for registration with the CFA Institute. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details. Graduates of the Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management) may apply for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Study pathways
Applicants with demonstrated prior learning in business, either in the form of an undergraduate degree in a business related field or with at least five years relevant business experience, will be eligible to apply for Advanced Standing for the four subjects of the first semester of the course. In making an offer of Advanced Standing to an applicant, the university may give consideration to a range of factors including academic record and employment experience.
Further information
This course is offered in Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July), and Summer Semester (October).
