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Master of Applied Finance
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Applied Finance |
Abbreviation: | MAppFin |
UOW Course Code: | 424 |
CRICOS Code: | 083838M |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | Trimester 1, 3 |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong, Sydney |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Master of Applied Finance is an advanced degree for students who have an undergraduate degree in a finance related area. The program comprises four core subjects, six specialisation subjects and two elective subjects. Students have the option to choose from one of three specialisations; Investing, Financial Services or Corporate Treasury. The Investing specialisation focuses on investment and portfolio management. The Financial Services specialisation focuses on financial institutions, as well as bank management and lending. The Corporate Treasury specialisation exposes students to subjects concerned with the management of corporate finances. Students have the ability to further tailor their degree with the choice of two electives relevant to their specialisation.
The Master of Applied Finance has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters program for Student Income Support. For information regarding eligibility contact Centrelink on 132 490.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Applied Finance will be able to:
- Integrate technical, theoretical and industry knowledge as it relates to the operation of, organisation of and participation in local and international finance.
- Critically apply technical, theoretical and industry knowledge and skills to propose solutions to routine and/ or emerging problems in finance.
- Exercise professional judgement to propose solutions to problems in diverse contexts using economic, finance, regulatory and ethical perspectives.
- Communicate appropriately in oral, written and visual forms with relevant stakeholders.
- Work appropriately with others in order to achieve outputs relevant to finance.
- Conduct an applied research project.
- Reflect on performance and feedback to identify learning opportunities and self-improvement.
Course Structure
Students are required to undertake four (4) core subjects (24 credit points), plus six (6) compulsory subjects (36 credit points) either in the Investing, Financial Services or Corporate Treasury specialisations, plus two (2) elective subjects (12 credit points).
Master of Applied Finance (Investing)
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| FIN 924 | Financial Statement Analysis For Business | 6 | Trimester 1 |
| FIN 958 | Financial Institutions | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| ECON940 | Statistics for Decision Making | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 907 | Financial Strategy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| Compulsory Subjects | |||
| FIN 922 | Investment Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| FIN 923 | Portfolio Management | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| FIN 957 | Portfolio Simulation | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| FIN 959 | Enterprise Risk Management | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| FIN 960 | Research in Financial Markets and Institutions | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| TBS 909 | Corporate Governance | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Plus TWO electives from the following subjects: | |||
| FIN 926 | Advanced Managerial Finance | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| FIN 928 | Multinational Financial Management | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| FIN 956 | Bank Lending and Securities | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| ECON910 | Economics for Professionals | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| MARK922 | Marketing Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| GWP 900 | International Workplace Practice^ | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
Master of Applied Finance (Financial Services)
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| FIN 924 | Financial Statement Analysis For Business | 6 | Trimester 1 |
| FIN 958 | Financial Institutions | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| ECON940 | Statistics for Decision Making | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 907 | Financial Strategy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| Compulsory Subjects | |||
| FIN 925 | Banking Theory and Practice | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| FIN 956 | Bank Lending and Securities | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| LAW 970 | Banking and Financial Institutions Law | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| FIN 959 | Enterprise Risk Management | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| FIN 960 | Research in Financial Markets and Institutions | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| TBS 909 | Corporate Governance | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Plus TWO electives from the following subjects: | |||
| FIN 927 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| FIN 928 | Multinational Financial Management | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| FIN 955 | International Banking | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| ECON910 | Economics for Professionals | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| MARK922 | Marketing Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| GWP 900 | International Workplace Practice^ | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
Master of Applied Finance (Corporate Treasury)
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| FIN 924 | Financial Statement Analysis For Business | 6 | Trimester 1 |
| FIN 958 | Financial Institutions | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| ECON940 | Statistics for Decision Making | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 907 | Financial Strategy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| Compulsory Subjects | |||
| FIN 925 | Banking Theory and Practice | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| FIN 926 | Advanced Managerial Finance | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| FIN 928 | Multinational Financial Management | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| FIN 959 | Enterprise Risk Management | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| FIN 960 | Research in Financial Markets and Institutions | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| TBS 909 | Corporate Governance | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Plus TWO electives from the following subjects: | |||
| FIN 922 | Investment Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| FIN 927 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| FIN 956 | Bank Lending and Securities | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| FIN 957 | Portfolio Simulation | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| ECON910 | Economics for Professionals | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| GWP 900 | International Workplace Practice^ | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
^ GWP900 Global Workplace Practice is only available to international students, once they have successfully completed at least 36 credit points within the degree.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database by clicking the subject codes above.
A summary of subject session offerings is available here.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's articulation arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Master of Applied Finance enables graduates to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional associations. For further information, visit Professional Accreditation and Recognition.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au