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Master of Applied Finance

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Applied Finance is recognised as the banking and finance industrys premier graduate degree. Youll gain skills including the ability to help organisations create value, invest wisely and manage risk.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
083777G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Apr, Sep
Domestic Fees
$36,800 per year / $55,200 total

About this course

The Master of Applied Finance is recognised as the banking and finance industry's premier graduate degree. With the skills you'll gain from this degree, including the ability to help organisations create value, invest wisely and manage risk, you'll find yourself with an enviable skill set that will allow you to further your career in the global financial environment.

Key features:

  • Study an academically rigorous degree that’s delivered by industry experts and which focuses on real-world finance.
  • Acquire the knowledge and skills to advance your finance career or transition into finance from another sector.
  • Gain a personalised learning experience by choosing from a wide range of electives that complement our rigorous core curriculum.
  • Undertake a degree that offers eligible graduates access to higher membership levels with FTA and FINSIA.

Entry requirements

Entry requirement for 1.5 years (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time):

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent and two years relevant approved work experience

For study duration of 1 year (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time), refer to course entry requirements.

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

Study locations

North Ryde

Career pathways

Professions include:

  • Banking and finance manager
  • Corporate finance analyst
  • Investment manager
  • Risk management specialist
  • Stockbroker
  • Venture capitalist

Course structure

This degree comprises of two zones:

  • Foundation Zone: one essential unit (10 credit points) and three elective units (30 credit points)
     
  • Core Zone: four essential units (40 credit points) and four elective units (40 credit points)

Refer to the Course Structure for more information and details on specific units.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Macquarie University.
82.1%
Overall satisfaction
85.3%
Skill scale
66.3%
Teaching scale
92.6%
Employed full-time
$140k
Average salary

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