Financial Analysis Mastery Programs

Advanced training in financial modeling, market analysis, and investment strategies starting Autumn 2025

2025 Course Calendar

Financial Modeling Fundamentals

March 2025 - 12 Week Program

Master the essentials of building robust financial models from scratch. We'll cover DCF analysis, sensitivity testing, and scenario planning using real Australian market data. Perfect for analysts wanting to strengthen their modeling foundation before advancing to specialized techniques.

Advanced Market Analysis

June 2025 - 16 Week Program

Dive deep into market behavior patterns and economic indicators that drive investment decisions. This program combines quantitative analysis with behavioral finance principles, examining case studies from the 2024 market volatility and teaching you to spot emerging trends before they become obvious.

Portfolio Risk Management

September 2025 - 14 Week Program

Learn sophisticated risk assessment techniques used by institutional investors. We'll explore Value at Risk calculations, correlation analysis, and hedging strategies that professional fund managers rely on. Includes hands-on experience with risk management software used across the Australian finance sector.

Corporate Finance Strategy

February 2026 - 18 Week Program

Understand how companies make critical financial decisions about capital structure, mergers, and growth investments. This comprehensive program examines real merger cases from Australian companies, teaching you to evaluate deals from both strategic and financial perspectives.

Dr. Marcus Thornfield, Lead Financial Analysis Instructor

Learn from Industry Veterans

Our lead instructor Dr. Marcus Thornfield brings fifteen years of experience from major Australian investment banks. After managing portfolios worth over $2 billion at Macquarie Group, he now dedicates his expertise to teaching the next generation of financial analysts.

Marcus has a unique talent for breaking down complex financial concepts into digestible lessons. His students particularly value his real-world examples drawn from actual deals he's worked on, including the 2023 mining sector consolidation and several major IPOs.

Professional Background
  • Former Senior Portfolio Manager, Macquarie Group
  • CFA Charterholder since 2018
  • PhD in Financial Economics, University of Melbourne
  • Published researcher in Journal of Financial Analysis
  • Guest lecturer at Australian National University

How to Join Our Programs

We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and meaningful interaction with instructors and fellow students

1

Initial Consultation

Schedule a conversation with our academic advisors to discuss your background and career goals. We'll help you choose the program that best fits your current skill level and professional objectives.

2

Skills Assessment

Complete a brief assessment covering basic financial concepts and Excel proficiency. This isn't a pass-fail test - it helps us understand where to focus your learning for maximum benefit.

3

Program Enrollment

Once you've selected your program, we'll send enrollment materials and access to our student portal. You'll receive course materials two weeks before your program begins, plus access to our online resource library.

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