Master of Quantitative Finance
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Mathematics and Statistics
| Program Code: DMQF Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4CM072 Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
1.5 |
Program director/s
- Dr Malgorzata Korolkiewicz (DMQF)
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
From 11th August 2008 applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Aim
The program is designed to train graduates as quantitative finance professionals.A solid grounding in Finance is developed and then used to study topics of increasing mathematical and financial complexity.At the conclusion of the course, students may seek employment in a wide range of financial areas, or specialise further into Financial Planning, Actuarial Studies, or Investment Analysis, or Financial Risk Management.
Entry requirements
Applicants would normally have completed a recognised bachelor degree, or an equivalent qualification. In addition, a mathematical background equivalent to Calculus and Linear Algebra and a statistical background equivalent to Statistical Methods are assumed knowledge for this program.Students without this assumed knowledge are counselled to formulate a plan with the program director to acquire the appropriate background during the first study period of the program.
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): with a minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:
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English is an official language; or
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English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.
Content/structure
A total of 54 units of study must be completed for the degree.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 18,750 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| BANK 5014 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Life Contingencies M (see Note 1 ) | MATH 5035 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| MATH 5040 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) (see note 2) | |||
| MATH 5039 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| MATH 5030 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| MATH 5033 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| MATH 5031 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| MATH 5036 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Risk Theory M (see note 1) | MATH 5038 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| MATH 5029 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| MATH 5034 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| MATH 5032 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Notes
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The courses Life Contingencies M and Risk Theory M will be given in the second half of the year (study period 5) of alternate years.
- Students that wish to commence in Study Period 2 need to seek advice about a study plan from the Program Director.
- The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Quantitative Finance) provides a pathway for subsequent entry to this program and both awards can be completed in two years of full time study or part time equivalent.