Master of Finance - Research

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

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

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: accfin@uow.edu.au