Master of Financial Analysis (Investment) at La Trobe University

This two-year program is an ideal route to an internationally recognised professional accreditation in finance. We've developed our accounting and finance courses in collaboration with industry, to meet the needs of business and professional associations, particularly the CFA Institute.

This course focuses specifically on the specialisation of equity valuation and portfolio performance measurement allowing the study of this area in greater depth, and covers in excess of 70% of the Candidate Body of Knowledge defined for CFA Program examinations, Levels I - III. It builds on a broad foundation of study in economics, accounting, management and quantitative methods.

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

Career outcomes

This course is designed as a pathway to the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter - the designation of professional excellence within the global investment industry. CFA charter holders can gain employment in investment companies and mutual funds, stockbrokerage firms and investment banks, investment management and consulting firms, insurance companies and banks.

Professional recognition

La Trobe University is recognized by CFA Institute as a University Affiliate for its Master of Financial Analysis (Investment). The Master of Financial Analysis (Investment) is recognized by CFA Institute as covering in excess of 70% of the Candidate Body of Knowledge defined for CFA Program examinations, Levels I - III. Please contact CFA Institute for further details.