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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Master of Applied Finance

  • Masters (Coursework)

The UWA Business School's Master of Applied Finance is your path to a global finance career.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 1.5 years full-time
Course Code
42560, 083270B
Study Mode
In person

About this course

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. 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. The curriculum complements the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, with topics including risk management, capital markets and international finance. You'll study under experienced finance professionals, including professors who have served on the Commonwealth Government Superannuation Roundtable, acted as expert witnesses in court cases, and developed an Equity Preference Index in partnership with Colonial First State. Candidates preparing for the CFA qualification are encouraged to enrol in the Master of Applied Finance as a preparatory course.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission 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.
Admission 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.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

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.

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.
Further Study After appropriate work experience, graduates may choose to enrol in the Master of Business Administration.
Postgraduate study at UWA
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Learn how to lead in any situation - whether it be building a commercial enterprise or not-for-profit organisation from the ground up, or running a large, multinational company.

Course structure

Conversion

Students who have not completed the Bachelor of Commerce, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty, may be required to complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the Faculty.

Core

Take all units (24 points):

Option - Students WITH undergraduate major in finance

Take unit(s) to the value of 48 points:

Option - Students WITHOUT undergraduate major in finance

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
83.3%
Overall satisfaction
81.7%
Skill scale
69.1%
Teaching scale
82%
Employed full-time
$111k
Average salary
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