拉筹伯大学

There's never been a more pressing time to master financial risk. In quickly changing markets, a deep understanding of financial risk can mean the difference between business success, solvency or liquidation.

To give you these critical skills, we've worked closely with industry experts to create our Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management). Gain core skills in financial analysis and valuation, then develop your specialisation in financial risk and portfolio management. Learn in a trading room equipped with Bloomberg Terminals, then use them for your personal research and to obtain the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certificate.

Get industry-recognised qualifications. La Trobe University is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute and they recognise our Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management) as covering more than 70% of their Candidate Body of Knowledge. We'll also prepare you for accreditation with Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) – the world's leading professional organisation for risk managers.

Graduates have found careers in leading firms in Australia and around the world, including Deloitte, Telstra, NBN Co, Antares Equities and BlackRock.

You'll learn:

International financial markets

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

Security valuation and portfolio management

Analyse financial information and value a range of financial securities using the Bloomberg Terminal. Construct an investment portfolio to meet investor goals and risk profiles.

Market, credit and operational risk management

Learn how to measure and mitigate a firm's exposure to market and operational risk. Examine credit risk models and learn how to apply them.

Corporate finance

Develop and manage an investment and fund strategy for an organisation. Critique the ethical basis of financial decisions.

Financial and management accounting

Recognise and apply the accounting principles that govern the preparation, presentation and communication of accounting information.

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

CAREER OUTCOMES

Graduate ready to pursue a variety of roles in the finance sector. Use your finance skills in a diverse range of roles in commercial and public sector organisations, including:

Financial risk manager

Help organisations to identify and analyse potential financial risks. Recommend and implement precautionary measures. Develop risk management controls and systems.

Risk analyst

Perform risk assessments and evaluations. Model and measure financial risks and recommend solutions to mitigate the risks. Prepare risk management reports to support senior management in decision-making.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management) may be eligible to apply for registration with the CFA Institute. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Graduates of the Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management) may apply for membership with Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.