The Master of Applied Finance curriculum complements the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, with topics including risk management, capital markets and international finance.

You’ll study under the guidance of experienced finance professionals, including professors who have served on the Commonwealth Government Superannuation Round-table, acted as expert witnesses in court cases, and developed an Equity Preference Index in partnership with Colonial First State.

Why study this course?

• The Master of Applied Finance is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
• Finance graduates are in demand across a range of industries.
• You will use real-world case studies and examples to apply your learning and problem solving skills. Lecturers apply theory to reality to give you a sound basis for entry into the working world where problem solving is the key to success.

Who should do this course?

The Master of Applied Finance is a practical course designed for graduates already working in the finance sector, as well as those with a non-finance background who wish to move into the finance area.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Applied Finance graduates are in demand across a range of industries such as:

• Consulting
• Corporate finance
• Financial planning
• Financial risk management
• Funds management
• Insurance
• Investment banking

Major employers include firms such as:

• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• KPMG
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Investment banks such UBS and Macquarie Group
• Private equity firms
• Superannuation fund managers

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Master of Applied Finance is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This signifies that the course incorporates at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) across all 3 levels of the CFA Program and places emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.