The Master of Banking and Finance Law (MBank&FinLaw) is designed to give you a sophisticated understanding of the legal and regulatory framework for the Australian and international financial sector. It’s available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for practitioners and other professionals who are looking to immerse themselves in the study of banking and finance law. As a student, you can choose from a range of subjects that include banking, funds management, finance transactions, superannuation, financial services and capital markets. Course structure Students must complete eight subjects in total. Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete Fundamentals of the Common Law, as well as seven subjects from the prescribed list. Students with a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete at least seven subjects from the prescribed list and may choose an eighth subject from those available in the Master of Laws (excluding Fundamentals of the Common Law and theMinor Thesis). Subject timing and format The Melbourne Law Masters program has been designed around the busy schedules of working professionals. Subjects are offered from February to December each year. Most subjects are taught intensively, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the subject content. Intensive subjects are typically taught over five days, either from Monday–Friday or Wednesday–Tuesday, excluding the weekend. This intensive format enables students from interstate or overseas to fly to Melbourne to attend class. Semester-length subjects are generally taught for two hours in the evening each week during the semester. Subjects are taught in an interactive seminar style and class sizes normally range from 20 to 30 students. Duration As a student, you will need to enrol in at least one subject per semester and will have a maximum of four years to complete the course, including any leave of absence. As a student in the Master of Banking and Finance Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of banking and finance law, including: The legal and regulatory architecture of the Australian and international financial sector across a range of subject areas; Key legal issues governing relationships between financial services providers and their customers, and the theory and practice of prudential and market integrity/consumer protection regulation of financial services; and The impact of globalisation, e-commerce and regulatory reform on the provision of financial services in Australia and internationally. You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.