The Master of Applied Finance is a practical course designed for those wishing to work in the finance area.

The curriculum complements the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, with topics including risk management, capital markets, and international finance.

Candidates preparing for the CFA qualification are encouraged to enrol in the Master of Applied Finance as a preparatory course.

Course structureThe Master of Applied Finance consists of 16 units, comprising four conversion units, 10 core units, and two option units.

Conversion units*ÌÌ Applied Professional Business

CommunicationsÌÌ Data Analysis and Decision MakingÌÌ Economics for Business: Policy and

ApplicationsÌÌ Introductory Financial Accounting

*Students with an undergraduate degree in commerce may receive credit for up to four conversion units.

Core unitsÌÌ Capital MarketsÌÌ Corporate FinanceÌÌ Financial Statement Analysis and

Business ValuationÌÌ International Financial AnalysisÌÌ Introduction to FinanceÌÌ InvestmentsÌÌ Quantitative Methods in FinanceÌÌ Risk Management and Financial

InstrumentsÌÌ The Economics of Financial MarketsÌÌ Trading and Markets

Option units (choose two)ÌÌ Australian Financial Transactions Law

and RegulationÌÌ Funds ManagementÌÌ Private Wealth Management and

Venture CapitalÌÌ Topics in FinanceÌÌ Treasury Management

Are you looking for a career in corporate banking and finance, stock market trading, insurance, investment management and other areas of applied finance?

ÌÌ UWA is ranked 88th in the world by the internationally-recognised Academic Ranking of World Universities (placing it in the top 1% of universities worldwide)

ÌÌ UWA is the only Western Australian member of the Group of Eight—a coalition of prestigious, research-intensive Australian universities

ÌÌ UWA has students from 90 countriesÌÌ The UWA Business School is the

only business school in Western Australia—and one of only seven institutions in Australia—to be internationally accredited through both the European Quality Improvement System and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

ÌÌ The UWA Business School’s corporate partners include ANZ Banking Group, ATCO Australia, BHP Billiton, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, EY, Mitsubishi Development, Wesfarmers and Woodside

Fast facts

Did you know?ÌÌ Australia has one of the world’s

largest pools of funds under management, currently valued at about $1.2 trillion

Master of Applied Finance

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“UWA was my university of choice because of its excellent reputation as an education provider... it offers students both theoretical and practical knowledge which is invaluable in preparing students for the workforce.

It is no wonder that I returned to UWA for my master’s degree. Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed my 4.5 years of university at UWA’s beautiful campus!”

Tracie NgUWA Business School graduate

Career optionsApplied Finance graduates are in demand across a range of industries such as consulting, corporate finance, financial planning, financial risk management, funds management, insurance, and investment banking,

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.

Major employers include firms such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers, investment banks such UBS and Macquarie Group, private equity firms, and superannuation fund managers.

Admission requirementsTo be eligible to apply for the Master of Applied Finance, you must:ÌÌ Have a bachelor’s degree from UWA

with a weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent degree from another tertiary institution as recognised by the Faculty

ÌÌ Meet UWA’s English language competency requirements (see studyat.uwa.edu.au/postgraduate/coursework-admission-requirements/english)

Delivery modeOn campusPart-time; full-time

IntakesÌÌ July 2015 (Students completing the

full 16-unit course)ÌÌ February 2016 (Students with

a UWA Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent seeking credit towards conversion units)

Note: Students should seek advice from the UWA Business School’s Student Centre to find the appropriate intake

Course durationTwo years full-time or part-time equivalent

Note: Students with an undergraduate degree in commerce may be able to complete the course in 18 months of full-time study (subject to faculty approval)

How to applyApplications can be made online at uwa.edu.au/applynow

Simply complete your details, include all the relevant supporting documentation, and submit your application online.

International applicantsFor more information about thestudy environment, course fees andrefund policy, support services, andschooling obligations for dependentchildren, international students shouldvisit international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos

EnquiriesStudent CentreBusiness SchoolThe University of Western AustraliaM254, 35 Stirling HighwayCrawley WA 6009Tel: +61 8 6488 2780Online enquiries: ask.uwa.edu.aubusiness.uwa.edu.au

This publication should be treated as a general guide only. For further information, contact the UWA Business School.