Masters (Coursework)
This double degree combines the specialist finance knowledge necessary for success in the finance industry with an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to international business, and how these issues influence the global economy.
Our Master of Financial Analysis is an ideal route to internationally recognised professional careers in finance. You'll develop or extend your professional skills in finance and gain a broad understanding of economics, accounting, management and quantitative methods.
The program is based on a defined body of knowledge of proven relevance to the finance industry.
Our finance subjects are ranked in the top 7 per cent in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015. This expertise informs our course content and our teaching.
We've developed the Master of Financial Analysis course in collaboration with business and professional associations, particularly CFA Institute. This means you'll graduate with the professional skills needed to gain entry into a range of challenging and rewarding careers in the financial sector.
The Master of International Business (MIB) provides an education in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in the various aspects of international management.
As a graduate you'll be ready for a high-level career in investment, banking and finance roles both locally and overseas. This could include export/import companies, joint ventures, public sector areas involved in international trade and conglomerates with subsidiaries reaching around the globe.
Seminars and lectures are held at our Melbourne Campus. While most classes are held during the day, some are held outside work hours and in block mode.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Sample course structurePlease note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points DEBT SECURITIES FIN5DBS 1 15 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIN5FMA 1 15 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BUS5IAF 1 15 MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND THEORY MGT5MPT 1 15 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR MGT5OBR 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS BUS5POE 1 15 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE BUS5SBF 1 15 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT & MARKETING BUS5SMM 1 15 DERIVATIVE SECURITIES FIN5DER 2 15 ECONOMETRICS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS FIN5EME 2 15 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY IBU5HRM 2 15 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IBU5IBE 2 15 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIN5IFM 2 15 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT MKT5IMM 2 15 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FIN5PMT 2 15 GOVERNANCE IN A GLOBALISING WORLD IBU5GW 3 15 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MGT5STR 3 15
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
See La Trobe University Handbook for more detailsThe Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Our Master of Financial Analysis (MFA) program will give you entry into a range of challenging and rewarding careers in the finance sector as well as providing a pathway to several widely recognised designations of professional excellence within the investment industry.
The Master of International Business (MIB) provides an education in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in the various aspects of international management.
The MFA will give you the essential skills for high-level careers in the financial sector including roles in investment and asset management, banking, corporate finance and financial management.
Our graduates have moved into roles such as Senior Investment Officer, Finance Executive and Business Analyst. They are employed by companies in Australia and around the world including PwC, Telstra, KPMG, ANZ and EY (formerly Ernst & Young).
Professional recognitionGraduates of the Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business 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 International Business may apply for membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.