Monash University
2 years (full time), 4 years (part time)
This double degree grows your understanding of global financial markets and investment – along with your specialist skills in financial modelling, forecasting, big data and analytics giving you a unique edge in investment banking, portfolio management, risk management and quantitative trading and research.
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course: Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students) Qualifications An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major or minor* in finance with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) and must have passed a 1st year statistics or mathematics unit or equivalent. orAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and having passed the level I CFA examination or equivalent membership of a recognised professional finance program. *A minor is at least four units (equivalent to 24 Monash credit points). English requirements Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. University entrance requirements Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Over the course of the program you'll become more familiar with the latest econometric, statistical and data analytics tools. More specifically, how you can use these tools to apply data-driven solutions in areas including empirical economics and finance, risk analysis, forecasting, health economics, energy, and climate change. The course will further your expertise in one of the following themes: - Macro and financial econometrics - Micro and health econometrics - Data analytics for energy and climate At the same time the Master of Advanced Finance will give you insights into the industry – and provide you with the opportunity to explore areas as diverse as fintech, environmental finance and big data.
Monash University is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and the Master of Advanced Finance is recognised by the CFA Institute, the global association for investment professionals that awards the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation. This means the Master of Advanced Finance course covers a minimum of 70 percent of all three topic levels of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, thus assisting students in preparing for the CFA exams.
With so much of the industry influenced by quantitative data and modelling, you'll gain a critical edge through specialist training across in-demand econometric skills, including empirical modelling, forecasting data analysis and more. Learning from and working with global leaders in the field, you'll complete the two-year program more capable of working with the numbers – and using them to make a positive impact in business.
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