Curriculum Map: Master of Applied Finance (Single Specialisation)-424 | 2017

CLO DescriptionIntegrate technical, theoretical and industry knowledge as it relates to the operation of, organisation of and participation in local and international finance.Critically apply technical, theoretical and industry knowledge and skills to propose solutions to routine and/or emerging problems in finance.Exercise professional judgement to propose solutions to problems in diverse contexts using economic, finance, regulatory and ethical perspectives.Communicate appropriately in oral, written and visual forms with relevant stakeholders.Work appropriately with others in order to achieve outputs relevant to finance.Conduct an applied research projectReflect on performance and feedback to identify learning opportunities and self-improvement.
AQF DescriptorKnowledgeApplication, SkillsApplicationSkillsSkillsApplication, Knowledge, SkillsApplication, Skills
RubricPG Discipline Knowledge and Skills
PG Critical Thinking
PG Discipline Knowledge, Skills and Application
PG Ethical Reasoning
PG Oral Communication
PG Written Communication
PG Teamwork
PG Research
PG Reflection

▶Core Subjects

ECON940: Statistics for Decision MakingDeveloped
CommentsDeveloped in Authentic Task - Case Study : Individual 25%
Comments:  Developed in Authentic Task - Case Study : Individual 25%
FIN 924: Financial Statement Analysis For BusinessDeveloped
CommentsDeveloped in Case study analysis report : Group 20%
Comments:  Developed in Case study analysis report : Group 20%
FIN 926: Advanced Managerial FinanceDeveloped
CommentsDeveloped in Authentic Tasks - Group 15%
Comments:  Developed in Authentic Tasks - Group 15%
FIN 958: Financial InstitutionsDeveloped
CommentsDeveloped in Group research report : Group 25%
Comments:  Developed in Group research report : Group 25%
Developed
CommentsDeveloped in Group research report : Group 25%
Comments:  Developed in Group research report : Group 25%
Developed
CommentsDeveloped in Group research report : Group 25%
Comments:  Developed in Group research report : Group 25%
Developed
CommentsDeveloped in Group research report : Group 25%
Comments:  Developed in Group research report : Group 25%

▶Specialisation:Corporate Treasury

FIN 923: Portfolio ManagementAssured:

Group assignment - individual (Individual) 5%
Assured:

Group assignment - Group (Group) 10%
FIN 957: Portfolio Simulation
FIN 959: Enterprise Risk Management
FIN 960: Research in Financial Markets and InstitutionsAssured:

Research Project individual report and oral presentation (Individual) 55%
Assured:

Research Project individual report and oral presentation (Individual) 55%
Assured:

Research Project individual report and oral presentation (Group with Individual Component) 55%
Assured:

Individual Reflection (Individual) 5%
FIN 961: Derivatives
MGNT909: Corporate GovernanceAssured:

Authentic Tasks - Business research report : (Individual) 30%

▶Specialisation:Financial Services

FIN 925: Banking Theory and PracticeAssured:

Final exam - 50%
Assured:

Group Research Report - (Group) 30%
FIN 955: International Banking
FIN 956: Bank Lending and Securities
FIN 959: Enterprise Risk Management
FIN 960: Research in Financial Markets and InstitutionsAssured:

Research Project individual report and oral presentation (Individual) 55%
Assured:

Research Project individual report and oral presentation (Individual) 55%
Assured:

Research Project individual report and oral presentation (Group with Individual Component) 55%
Assured:

Individual Reflection (Individual) 5%
MGNT909: Corporate GovernanceAssured:

Authentic Tasks - Business research report : (Individual) 30%

▶Specialisation:Investing

FIN 907: Financial Strategy
FIN 925: Banking Theory and PracticeAssured:

Final exam - 50%
Assured:

Group Research Report - (Group) 30%
FIN 928: Multinational Financial Management
FIN 959: Enterprise Risk Management
FIN 960: Research in Financial Markets and InstitutionsAssured:

Research Project individual report and oral presentation (Individual) 55%
Assured:

Research Project individual report and oral presentation (Individual) 55%
Assured:

Research Project individual report and oral presentation (Group with Individual Component) 55%
Assured:

Individual Reflection (Individual) 5%
MGNT909: Corporate GovernanceAssured:

Authentic Tasks - Business research report : (Individual) 30%