Masters by Coursework: Professional Finance and Banking
Course Code I22
The Master of Professional Finance and Banking provides an internationally portable qualification, relevant to employment in the financial services sector worldwide. The program is suitable for students whose first degree is in an area other than finance, seeking a comprehensive postgraduate training in applied finance and financial management.
Admission requirements
A recognised undergraduate degree OR a minimum of five years relevant professional experience.
Course Location and Availability
Campus: Mount Lawley
Availability: Full-time / Part-time
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Course structure
This course consists of 12 units.
- ACC5601 Principles of Accounting
- ECF5600 Principles of Economics
- ECF5220 Principles of Finance
- ECF5221 Financial Markets and Institutions
- ECF5661 Quantitative Studies
Plus 3 units selected from:
- ECF5310 Credit and Lending Decisions
- ECF5312 Financial Institutions Management
- ECF5632 Managerial Finance
- ECF5321 Investment Theory and Practice
- ECF5324 International Economics and Finance
- ECF5660 Financial Modelling
- ECF5301 Personal Finance
- LAW5600 Law of Banking and Credit
- LAW5300 Taxation Law
Plus 4 units which can be taken as a specialisation or electives.
Professional associations
The Master of Professional Finance and Banking qualifies graduates for membership of FINSIA (previously the Australia Institute of Banking and Finance).
Contact for more information:
Tel: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
E-mail: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au


