Course

Master of Business Administration/Master of Applied Finance

Approved Abbreviation: MBusAdm/MAppFin

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 2782.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 084780E

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Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2015 or later.

This double degree is unique in that it equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to engage with contemporary business environments, and in particular 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 design of the degree reflects consultation with a range of stakeholders including industry and professional associations; the applied finance components have been developed by individuals who are actively involved in the financial sector. The design comprises business foundation and core units which provide students with key skills such as business communication and analysis, as well as a general knowledge of the basics of business e.g., Accounting, Economics, and Statistics. Students complete: four foundation, fourteen core, and a 20 credit point capstone unit, for a total of 200 credit points. This course has multiple intakes each year and is suitable for graduates holding a bachelors’ degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Applicants will find having a background in Business or Commerce advantageous.

Study Mode
Two and a half years full-time or five years part time.

Accreditation
The Master of Business Administration/ 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 Business Administration/ 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 200 credit points. This includes four foundation units, fourteen core units, and a 20 credit point capstone unit as follows.

General Foundation Units

200820

The Contemporary Business Environment

200817

Business Communication Skills

200825

Understanding Contemporary Organisations

200831

Integrated Business Experience 1

Core Units

200821

Financial Reports for Decision Making

200826

Contemporary People Management

200843

Integrated Business Experience 2

200425

Economics

51163

Financial Institutions and Markets (MAF)

51211

International Finance

51169

Derivatives

51212

Security Analysis and Portfolio Theory

300962

Applied Business Statistics

200426

Corporate Finance

51054

Financial Modelling

51165

Financial Institution Management

51166

Credit and Lending Decisions

51168

Funds Management and Portfolio Selection

Capstone Unit

Choose one of

200829

Business Project

200830

Internship

Early Exit – 2765 Graduate Certificate in Business

Students in the Master of Business Administration/Master of Applied Finance who have completed 40 credit points of units (excluding capstone units) from any postgraduate business units may exit with the 2765 Graduate Certificate in Business. This requires approval from the Director of Academic Program.

Early Exit – 2761 Master of Business Administration

Students in the Master of Business Administration/Master of Applied Finance who have completed 160 credit points of MBA units may exit with 2761 Master of Business Administration.

Early Exit – 2759 Master of Applied Finance

Students in the Master of Business Administration/Master of Applied Finance who have completed 160 credit points of Master of Applied Finance units may exit with 2759 Master of Applied Finance.