This integrative course forms part of the capstone experience in the MPA and as such enables students to identify, examine, and analyse the financial decisions made by financial managers; gain an understanding of the theory of finance and the theoretical models applied in finance; and, develop skill in using techniques which assist in decision making in the financial industry. In fostering these outcomes, the course draws together concepts sourced from finance, economics, management accounting and statistical methods to provide a suite of competencies that will aid students in their transition to a diverse range of professional employment settings. As an industry related and skills-based course, the focus is on helping students develop an understanding of the fiscal and institutional environment in which financial decisions occur. Students will examine and be aware of changes that occur frequently in the marketplace and develop essential quantitative skills that are needed to achieve competitive advantages in the financial decision making process. Students will also learn the processes and applications of making capital budgeting decisions, financing investments and managing funding for day-to-day operations.
For further information regarding the course please refer to the Course Outline found at the following link (PDF, 307kB).
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a student contribution band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2024 contribution amount* -
$2,040
2024 contribution amount - continuing student who commenced before 1 Jan 2021* -
$1,597
* for Clinical Psychology (Clin Psych) & Professional Pathways (Prof Path) bands the contribution amount is determined by accredited course. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should visit our CSP page for further information.
Note: The Job-ready Graduates Package introduced new funding clusters and contribution amounts from the 2021 academic year. If you are a continuing student who commenced before 1 January 2021 studying units in disciplines with increased contribution amounts, you will continue paying the same amount (indexed each year) as you would have. For further information visit the Australia Government's Study Assist website.
These places are offered for postgraduate studies or to CSP ineligible students and tuition fees are not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
It is important to check unit delivery details including location and census date, prior to making decisions about enrolment. Detailed semester and census date information can be found on the Important Dates page.