Master of Applied Finance
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Overview
Macquarie University's Master of Applied Finance offers genuinely applied finance, taught in the CBD by highly experienced practitioners. It is portable across teaching locations, assists students preparing for CFA examinations, and allows specialisation in Funds Management, Corporate Finance, Risk Management and Instruments and Valuation.
Key features
- One of the world's largest Master of Applied Finance programs
- Taught by highly experienced practitioners
- Focused on real world finance
- Wide range of elective units
- Flexible and portable program
- Educational partner of the CFA institute and PRMIA
- Specialisation in Funds Management, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Instruments & Valuation
- Convenient city location
This program is offered in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore and Beijing. The full time program is offered in Sydney only. The part time program in Sydney and Melbourne is only available to students who hold a working visa.
Minimum course duration
1 year full-time or 2 years part time
Location
North Ryde
City (Sydney)
Suitable for
Students who are working in the financial services industry and who want to deepen their knowledge of applied finance. It is also suitable for those students who come from a non-finance background and who would like to transition across to the financial services sector
Course fee
AUD $33,504.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent and approximately 2 years' work experience in finance or similar area. If you do not have an undergraduate degree, but can demonstrate a willingness and ability to study AND substantial relevant work experience, you may be eligible for entry.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Approximately 2 years in a finance-related field is preferred.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
This Masters program is recognized:
- As the first Australian educational partner of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute;
- As an accredited program by the Professional Risk Managers? International Association (PRMIA), exemption may be granted from PRM exams I and II;
- As meeting the education components of the criteria for membership of the Finance and Treasury Association Limited at Certified Finance & Treasury Professional (CFTP)Level; by the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Graduates are potentially eligible for Senior Associate Membership of FINSIA (conditions apply); and
- In conjunction with our Executive Training program (RG146 Compliance Gap Training) as a qualification for responsible managers of organizations holding a licence issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Career Opportunities
Graduates have gone on to senior positions with banking, corporate finance, stockbroking, investment management, venture capital, project finance and risk management firms in Australia and overseas.
