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Finance Specialisation

Effective from 01-JUL-2026 : Code SPAAPV

The Finance specialisation provides MBA students with knowledge and practical skills in corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial decisionmaking. The specialisation strengthens strategic and managerial capabilities by equipping students to assess financial performance, manage risk, optimise capital structures, and make informed investment and funding decisions in complex organisational environments. Graduates enhance their leadership potential and broaden their career opportunities across corporate finance, financial services, banking, investment management, and related sectors.

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This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in an area other than finance and banking.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at City Campus

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Anna GOLAB

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the recent global developments in finance. (1,16)
  2. Demonstrate mastery of the theoretical and technical knowledge required to support informed financing and investment decisions. (3,11)
  3. Investigate various approaches and theories to analyse problems and make recommendations under uncertain conditions in global economies and financial markets. (4,14)
  4. Collaborate in team settings to plan and produce a business concept adopting a high level of personal autonomy and accountability. (9,12)

Related Careers

Bank Manager, Investment Advisor, Financial Officer, Lending Officer/Manager, Paraplanner, Investment Banker, International Banker, Wealth/Portfolio Manager, Corporate Finance Manager, Treasury Manager, Finance Business Partner,

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the MBA Finance specialisation are prepared for strategic roles in corporate organisations, financial services, and government. Career paths include corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, banking, financial strategy, and risk management. The specialisation supports progression into senior management and executive positions where advanced financial decisionmaking is essential.

Specialisation Structure

Specialisation Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6110Business Finance20
ECF6105Economic Analysis for Business20
plus one elective selected from the following:
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF6115Financial Markets and Institutions20
BUS6900Management Practicum20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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