Study MCom in Finance

Course Highlights

This is an ideal postgraduate degree for professionals who want to specialise or upskill in a particular area of commerce. Business professionals may also be eligible to gain credit for recognised learning (CRL) and gain their master degree in just one year.

This course incorporates Curtin Business School's future-focused "GRIT" concepts- global, responsible, innovative and technology-driven; which reflects the skills the World Economic Forum has identified as non-negotiable for the 21st century.

You will study commerce subjects that will broadly enhance your employability, including business project management, business analytics and data visualisation, and transformative technologies that impact society and its business practices. These core units will extend your knowledge in areas of business and STEM and enable you to network with a wider range of peers.

This major is a challenging and flexible program that develops global managerial competencies for professionals with financial responsibility. Its curriculum is aligned to the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute's Candidate Body of Knowledge and can help you successfully pass the CFA's examinations.

You'll learn through in-class learning, guided independent research and team projects. You'll focus on corporate finance, investments, international business, banking and financial modelling.

You'll gain hands-on experience with LSEG Eikon trading and analysis software and get familiar with the stock market simulation tool StockTrack. This means you'll have industry standard software, international news services and live securities and commodity prices at your fingertips.

Learning Structure

• Apply financial concepts, theories and technologies used in the finance industry to solve real-world financial challenges to optimise financial, societal and global business outcomes, GC1, GC2.
• Demonstrate analytical, quantitative and technological skills to process, interpret and evaluate financial data and information to collaborate and work effectively within a diverse global industry, GC1, GC3, GC4.
• Understand how cultural considerations, ethical principles and professional standards support the growth of sustainable and ethical practices in finance, with an awareness of how the finance industry can engage respectfully with local First Nation Peoples, GC4, GC5.
• Communicate effectively and professionally to diverse audiences utilising various digital technologies, medium and teamwork as appropriate for different stakeholders, organisations, and cultural backgrounds, GC3, GC6.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in any discipline.

English Language Requirements

Documentary Evidence List

• Bachelor's Transcripts
• Degree Certificate
• English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP/ GTE)
• 2 Recommendation Letters
• Updated CV/ Resume
• Research Proposal (for research degrees)
• Portfolio (for design/ creative)
• Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
• Passport Copy

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.