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Overview

Banking and finance provides advanced quantitative and empirical training to evaluate asset pricing, corporate structures, and international financial systems. Through this research-focused specialisation, you will master advanced financial econometrics, behavioural finance theories, and rigorous empirical corporate banking methodologies. You will refine your critical problem-solving, peer-level communication, and global perspective, while learning the responsible use of high-performance digital tools and AI for empirical modelling. This elite pathway prepares you to execute high-impact research, paving the way for doctoral studies, central banking careers, and senior investment research roles.

Availability
Banking and finance is listed in B6023 Master of Commerce at Caulfield as a postgraduate specialisation.

Structure

Rules

You must complete 96 credit points comprising;
- 48 credit points of Core research studies; and
- 48 credit points of Advanced research studies.

Part A. Core research studies48 credit points

You must complete 48 credit points comprising;

- the following units (42 credit points)
- one Level 5 Banking and Finance unit, chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator (6 credit points)

Note: You may choose a unit from outside Banking and Finance, but you must consult with the Course Coordinator for advice on recommended units.

Part B. Advanced research studies48 credit points

You must complete 48 credit points comprising;

- the following units (42 credit points)
- one Level 5 Banking and Finance unit, chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator (6 credit points)

Note: You may choose a unit from outside Banking and Finance, but you must consult with the Course Coordinator for advice on recommended units.

Courses that offer it

B6023Area of studyMaster of CommerceNo reviews yet

Notes

Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as BNKFINPG02.

Common questions

Which courses offer Banking and finance?

1 course in 2027: Master of Commerce.

What units are in Banking and finance?

It lists 11 units, including BFX5000, BFX5002, BFX5003, BFX5005, BFX5006, BFX5011, BFX5012 and BFX5013. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type: Specialisation
Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 96

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years: 2027