About Master Of Financial Analysis in La Trobe University

Start toward your career in corporate finance and investment.

La Trobe's Master of Financial Analysis provides you with the knowledge and skills for high-level work in the financial industry. Get a broad understanding of economics, accounting, management and quantitative methods while honing your analytical thinking. Graduate ready to succeed in financial analysis and valuation, asset management, banking and corporate finance.

You'll learn:

International financial markets

Explain and critically evaluate theories that underpin the operation of financial markets.

Security valuation and portfolio management

Analyze financial information and value a range of financial securities.

Construct an investment portfolio to meet investor goals and risk profile.

Corporate finance

Develop and manage an investment and funding strategy for an organization.

Critique the ethical basis of financial decisions.

Credit analysis and risk assessment

Measure and manage financial risk.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

Career Outcomes

Graduate ready to pursue a variety of roles in the finance sector, including;

Senior investment officer

Conduct detailed financial analysis and reviews of potential investments from multiple angles of inquiry.

Write reports and produce detailed financial models on new and current investments.

Conduct meetings and liaise with management.

Finance executive

Collaborate and consult with teams and stakeholders to deliver efficiency and value for the organisation.

Create budgets, forecasts, reports and analysis.

Report to management when required.

Business analyst

Prepare materials and present to management and stakeholders.

Write proposals, research, create tenders and provide advice to help improve business practice and delivery.

Professional recognition

La Trobe University is recognised by CFA Institute as a University Affiliate for its Master of Financial Analysis. The Master of Financial Analysis is recognised by CFA Institute as covering in excess of 70% of the Candidate Body of Knowledge defined for CFA Program examinations, Levels I - III. Please contact CFA Institute for further details.

The minimum entry requirement is successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent). Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors to determine whether an applicant has demonstrated the capacity to work at a Master's level, including academic record, English proficiency, and/or employment experience. (Optional) The Bachelor degree (or equivalent) must be deemed cognate to gain entry to a 1.5 year Master degree, otherwise, the applicant will be considered for a 2 year Master degree program.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL Paper based - Overall score of 575 with 5 or better in TWE (Test of Written English); TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - Overall 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) - Overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - 176 with no less than 169 in any component; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

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