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Master of Philosophy (Finance)

Offered By:  School of Finance and Applied Statistics

• 1 year full time, 2 years full time (maximum)
• Commencement at any time subject to coursework and supervision requirements
• CRICOS 030737K
• Research-based program - 60,000 word thesis (max)

International Equivalents for Consideration of Admission
 

Overview

The Master of Philosophy (Finance) is designed for graduates who wish to develop advanced research skills in Finance.  It is a fully research based program in which an essential element is a 60,000 word thesis on an approved topic. 

The Master of Philosophy (Finance) is an excellent research-based preparatory course for students intending to proceed to PhD studies in the Doctor of Philosophy (Finance).

Admission

1. Applicants are required to hold a Bachelors degree with Honours of at least 2A (75-79%) level in finance.
2. Applicants who do not satisfy the minimum entry standard may enter through satisfactory completion of a preparatory program such as the Master of Financial Management.
3. Applicants should discuss their proposed program of study and topic for their research with a staff member before submitting an application.
4. Entry to the program is not automatic, and is at the discretion of the Dean.
5. English language proficiency requirements must be met.

Application information including forms.

Program Structure - Thesis

The MPhil is made up of a research thesis, comprising original research study of up to 60,000 words.  Students are assigned a supervisor who has responsibility for the oversight of the research.  Supervisors are assigned in consultation with the candidate and are normally full-time members of the academic staff with expertise in the study area.

Research Areas

• Asset pricing models
• Corporate finance
• Derivatives
• Econometric models
• Emerging markets
• Funds management
• IPOs
• International business
• Investments Mergers and Acquisitions
• Restructuring
• Risk management
• Volatility

Transfer to PhD Studies

Students in the MPhil may apply to transfer to a PhD course such as the Doctor of Philosophy (Finance).  Such transfers are normally approved after the candidate has demonstrated that they have a viable research topic of sufficient scope and depth and has demonstrated research capabilities required in the PhD. 

Transfer to a PhD would not normally occur until the candidate has been enrolled in the Master of Philosophy for at least 6 months fulltime (or part time equivalent).