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Master of Finance - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Finance -Research |
Abbreviation: |
MFin-Res |
Home Faculty: |
Commerce |
Duration: |
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1332 |
CRICOS Code: |
042549D |
Overview
This program comprises a coursework and research component. In the coursework component, students develop their capacity to conduct rigorous independent research, as well as undertaking advanced coursework that integrates conceptual and practical issues within the finance discipline. In the research component, students complete substantial and extended research into an applied or theoretical issue in finance. The topic is selected in line with the student's research interests and is subject to approval by the Associate Head of School (Finance). The thesis is completed under the supervision of individual members of staff and culminates in the production of a substantial written thesis.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor's honours at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher in accountancy, economics, finance or management. Candidates who have completed a coursework master's degree at an appropriate standard may also be admitted.
Credit Transfer
Credit of up to 24 credit points may be awarded for the coursework component of this degree to students who have completed research-related subjects at an appropriate standard as assessed by the Associate Head of School (Finance). A candidate may not undertake subjects for this degree that are similar in content to subjects included in their Honours or Masters course.
Course Program
Core Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ACCY903 |
Theoretical Foundations of Accounting |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
ACCY907 |
Empirical Research Methods |
Autumn |
6 |
COMM980 |
Business Research Methods |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
Elective Subject
6 credit point from the 900-level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance, provided the elective is appropriate to the course of research the student intends to pursue.
Subject selection is to be approved by the Associate Head of School (Finance). Other coursework subjects may be substituted with the permission of the Associate Head of School (Finance).
Thesis
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
THES924 |
Thesis full-time |
Annual |
48 |
OR | |||
THES912 |
Thesis part-time |
Annual |
24 |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: accfin@uow.edu.au