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Master of Finance (Global Investment and Trade)

Our Master of Finance (Global Investment and Trade) will equip you with the skills to manage critical issues facing global trade and international business and finance.

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This degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the interconnections between institutions and global financial markets and the implications of changing regulation and policy.

Using state-of-the-art market simulation programs in our Iress Trading Room on campus, you will gain hands-on experience and further understand the intricacies behind international investment. You can also choose to enhance your business consulting skills and experience through a professional placement in Australia or overseas.

You will graduate with the skills to apply financial theory to the real-world challenges faced by senior investment professionals working in a global environment.

The Master of Finance (Global Investment and Trade) is made up of 16 courses including two electives and two specialisation electives. You will study core courses in business and global investment and trade and select from specialised electives such as Behavioural Finance, International Business: Strategy and Ethics or Applied Research in Finance. One of your elective options is also a 150-hour industry placement either in Australia or overseas.

Campus Information

Adelaide- City West

On the edge of Adelaide’s central business district, City West houses studies in business, law, art, architecture, design, Indigenous cultures and Australian society.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The growth of financial careers in Australia is on the rise and is expected to grow strongly over the next five years1.

Graduates of this degree use their broad range of skills and specialist knowledge to pursue international finance-related roles, both locally and abroad. You could consider roles such as trade finance specialist, international financial trader or adviser, global fund manager, corporate treasury analyst, economic adviser or global policy analyst.

PSW Opportunity

Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)

Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)

PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

A completed bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
A completed graduate diploma from a recognised higher education institution; or
A completed graduate certificate from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have:

completed a bachelor degree in a business discipline; or
completed a bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management; or
completed a graduate certificate in a business discipline,

are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL (18 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.

University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia