About MBA - Master Of Business Administration (finance Specialisation) in Edith Cowan University (ECU)

The MBA develops and educates highly-skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organizations in an effective and responsible manner.

In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organizations.

It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development.

Finance Specialisation

Equips students with technical knowledge in corporate, investment and banking finance; enhancing their managerial capabilities. Graduates can broaden employment opportunities into the financial services, insurance and banking sectors.

The financial services industry demands graduates who can think critically and have an analytical approach to problem solving; attributes that students will develop through this specialisation.

Learning Outcomes

• Collaborate in team settings to plan and produce a business concept adopting a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the recent global developments in finance. (1,16)
• Demonstrate mastery of the theoretical and technical knowledge required to support informed financing and investment decisions.
• Investigate various approaches and theories to analyse problems and make recommendations under uncertain conditions in global economies and financial markets.

Employment Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in the financial services sector including, banking, financial advisory, investment advisory and other finance roles both in industry and government.

Possible future job titles

Bank Manager, Investment Advisor, Financial Officer, Lending Officer, Paraplanner

Other Specialisations you can study in this course:

• Cyber Security Studies
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Environmental Management
• Health Care Leadership and Management
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management of Occupational Health and Safety
• Marketing
• Professional Internship
• Project Management
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management

All applicants are required to have a minimum of three years appropriate and/or relevant supervisory or managerial experience if applying with a Bachelor degree. Alternatively applicants can apply with a Graduate Certificate of Business or a Graduate Diploma of Business, with equivalents considered.

English Minimum Requirements

Academic IELTS: An overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0

TOEFL: Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17

Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses

University of Cambridge (Cambridge English: Advanced): Post-2015: An overall score of 176, with no individual band less than 169

Other: Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable.

Edith Cowan University Highlights

Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The students planning to enroll at the university are encouraged to prepare an overall budget for international students looking to study in Australia. Amount of tuition fees of every course in ECU varies and can be checked with the help of the Fee Calculator.

Edith Cowan University English Language Requirements for International Students

International students who want to apply to Edith Cowan University are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling either one of the criteria as mentioned below:

Edith Cowan University Application Process

Application portal: Online

Application fee: No fees

Admission deadline: July 10, 2020 (for both UG and PG courses)

Supporting documents:

• English language proficiency (ATAR English and Literature, Minimum Grade C in English)
• Senior High school report
• Academic transcript
• Work experience
• Resume
• English language proficiency
• Interview
• Reference

English language proficiency (TOEFL PBT – 550, TOEFL iBT - 70, IELTS – 6.0, PTE – 52, WAUFP – 50% + pass)