Course

Master of Applied Finance

Approved Abbreviation: MAppFin

Western Sydney University Course Code: 2759.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 079262C

Students should follow the course structure for the course or course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2013 (Quarter 4) or later.

Commencement Year 2007 - Mid 2013 (Quarter 3) - 2702.1 Master of Applied Finance

The Master of Applied Finance prepares students for executive careers in finance, banking and investment sectors. It provides students with the opportunity to acquire technical knowledge necessary to function in an evolving and increasingly sophisticated financial environment with an emphasis on the practical application of these techniques. The degree exposes students to modern theoretical approaches. All of the units have been developed by individuals who are actively involved in the financial sector. Applicants will find having a background in Business or Commerce advantageous.

Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Accreditation
The SGSM Master of Applied Finance has been accepted into the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Recognition Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world. Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that the SGSM Master of Applied Finance curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. The Master of Applied Finance fulfils the educational requirements for admission as a Senior Associate (SA Fin) of Finsia - the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Senior Associate membership with Finsia also requires at least three years career experience in the financial services industry. The Master of Applied Finance also allows graduates to satisfy the education requirements for professional membership of the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA) - Certified Finance and Treasury Professional (CFTP).

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points. This includes four general foundation units, nine specialist knowledge units, one elective, and a 20 credit point capstone unit as follows.

General Foundation

200820

The Contemporary Business Environment

200821

Financial Reports for Decision Making

300962

Applied Business Statistics

200425

Economics

Specialist Knowledge

200426

Corporate Finance