Master of Applied Finance
- 2 years
- Duration
- 50,400 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
This specialized master's program covers a broad range of applied finance topics and prepares students for employment in corporate banking and finance, stock market trading, insurance, investment management, and other applied finance fields.
For graduates who are already employed in the finance industry or who want to transition into the field from a non-financial background, the Master of Applied Finance is a useful degree.
With subjects like risk management, capital markets, and international finance, the curriculum supports the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.
You will be taught by seasoned financial experts, such as lecturers who have developed an Equity Preference Index in collaboration with Colonial First State, sat on the Commonwealth Government Superannuation Roundtable, and testified as experts in court.
The Master of Applied Finance is recommended as a preparatory course for candidates aiming to earn the CFA certification.
Program structure
Conversion
Students who have not completed the Bachelor of Commerce, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty, may be required to complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the Faculty.
Core (take all units (24 points):
- FINA5520 Risk Management and Financial Instruments (6)
- FINA5521 Quantitative Methods in Finance (6)
- FINA5525 Case Studies in Finance (6)
- FINA5526 Funds Management (6)
Option - Students WITH undergraduate major in finance (take unit(s) to the value of 48 points):
- ECON5506 The Economics of Financial Markets (6)
- FINA5510 Digital Finance I (6)
- FINA5524 Trading and Markets (6)
- FINA5527 Venture Capital (6)
- FINA5529 Topics in Finance 1 (6)
- FINA5531 Fixed Income Securities (6)
- FINA5555 Student Managed Enterprise Investment Fund (Advanced) (6)
- FINA5557 Sustainable Finance and Sustainability Reporting (6)
- FINA5888 Consumer Financial Services and Products (6)
- WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)
Option - Students WITHOUT undergraduate major in finance (take unit(s) to the value of 48 points):
- ECON5506 The Economics of Financial Markets (6)
- FINA5510 Digital Finance I (6)
- FINA5523 Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation (6)
- FINA5524 Trading and Markets (6)
- FINA5527 Venture Capital (6)
- FINA5531 Fixed Income Securities (6)
- FINA5533 Finance Essentials (6)
- FINA5555 Student Managed Enterprise Investment Fund (Advanced) (6)
- FINA5557 Sustainable Finance and Sustainability Reporting (6)
- FINA5631 International Financial Analysis (6)
- FINA5632 Investments (6)
- WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 50,400 AUD per year.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent or
- at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
- completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
