Master of Applied Finance
Master of Applied Finance
Covering a wide range of applied finance topics, this specialised master’s course leads to careers in corporate banking and finance, stock market trading, insurance, investment management and other areas of applied finance. This is a practical course designed for graduates already working in the finance sector, as well as those…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Covering a wide range of applied finance topics, this specialised master’s course leads to careers in corporate banking and finance, stock market trading, insurance, investment management and other areas of applied finance.
This 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.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
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 to reality, giving you a sound basis for entry into the working world where problem-solving is the key to success.
Graduate outcomes
Graduates of a Master of Applied Finance will:
have advanced theoretical and technical finance knowledge and skills to solve emerging and/or advanced finance problems.
be able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills to complex problems/issues in finance, and communicate clearly and effectively in relation to complex problems/issues in finance to specialists and non- specialists.
Career Pathways
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
Graduate Careers Australia lists the financial services industry as the fourth largest sector of the Australian economy, accounting for more than eight per cent of GDP and employing nearly 400,000 people.
Further Study
After appropriate work experience, graduates may choose to enrol in the Master of Business Administration.
REQUIREMENTS
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
