The course focuses on developing a deeper knowledge and skills relating to the operation of financial markets, financial risk management and corporate treasury strategies. Graduates will acquire knowledge of key institutions within the finance industry, develop analytical skills for the evaluation of investment opportunities, and gain an understanding of derivative instruments. Core courses include but are not limited to: Foundations of Business Analysis Corporate Finance Investment Analysis Derivatives and Risk Management Applied Portfolio Management Financial Statement Analysis

There are two pathways into the Master of Applied Finance. Direct entry into the Masters Program (120 units) will be available for applicants who have: 3 year Bachelors Degree in the discipline; or 3 year Bachelors Degree not in the discipline + 1 year relevant business experience; or At least 7 years business experience, including 2 years in a management position. Students entering via this pathway are able to complete 4 courses per trimester, and are able to complete courses in any sequence they wish, that is consistent with course prerequisites. Applicants with an Honours degree in the cognate area or equivalent relevant qualifications at level 8 or above will be given appropriate recognition of prior learning. Students seeking RPL must apply to the Program Convenor for recognition of relevant RPL. RPL applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The alternate pathway is through the Graduate Certificate (40 units) which will be available for applicants who have: 3 year Bachelors Degree not in the discipline; or 3 year Diploma in the discipline; or 3 year Diploma not in the discipline + 1 year relevant business experience; or 2 year Diploma in the discipline + 2 years relevant business experience; or 2 year Diploma not in the discipline + 3 years relevant business experience; or At least 5 years business experience. IELTS 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) TOEFL iBT 83 overall (min. 24 in writing, 20 in reading, listening and speaking) TOEFL PBT 550 overall (min. 4.5 in TWE)