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Master of Applied Finance
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration 1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM153
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
The objective of the Master of Applied Finance program is to help individuals to enhance their managerial effectiveness in the field of finance. This program provides participants with a strong foundation in the principles and practice of finance, and furnishes them with new skills and analytical tools to form a sound basis for financial decision-making.
The program is also designed to prepare students who may be interested in pursuing CFA qualifications. The courses are designed to capture large elements of the CFA curriculum.
- Program Structure
Students complete core courses which include four foundation courses and six applied finance courses. The remaining two courses will be chosen from a number of electives, depending on the student's main specialisation.
- Assessment
May include, but not limited to: Examinations, Group Assignments, Individual Assignments, Consulting Projects, Presentations, Quizzes, Tests, Tutorial Work as prescribed within each course.
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM153 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $21,000Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Successful completion of a Bachelors degree or equivalent with at least a credit average; or a completed Graduate Certificate in Commerce from the University of Adelaide.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM153International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $30,500 Mid-year entry? Yes CRICOS 072990E Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Bachelor degree with a credit average.Equivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $30,500 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
To qualify for the degree of Master of Applied Finance, a candidate must present the following: A) 12 Units of Foundation courses as prescribed: ACCTING 7019 Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) 3 COMMERCE 7005 Principles of Finance (M) 3 COMMERCE 7033 Quantitative Methods (M 3 ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M) 3 B) 18 units of Applied Finance courses, 12 units must include the following core courses: CORPFIN 7019 Portfolio Theory and Management (M) 3 CORPFIN 7020 Options, Futures & Risk Management (M) 3 CORPFIN 7039 Equity Valuation & Analysis (M) 3 CORPFIN 7040 Fixed Income Securities (M) 3 C) 6 units of electives chosen from: CORPFIN 7017 Financial Statement Analysis (M) 3 CORPFIN 7021 Corporate Investment and Strategy (M) 3 CORPFIN 7022 Corporate Finance Theory (M) 3 CORPFIN 7023 Financial Modelling Techniques (M) 3 CORPFIN 7042 Treasury and Financial Risk Management (M) 3 CORPFIN 7048 Financial Institution Management (M) 3 CORPFIN 7045 Wealth Management in China (M) 3 Plus 6 units chosen from 4.3.2 from the Master of Commerce 6 Note: *Unless exempted, all international students are required to undertake a specialist course COMMERCE 7041 Business Communications (M). This course may be presented in lieu of an elective. Internship Course Subject to approval candidates may be eligible to undertake the following electives: PROF 7500 Industry Placement 3 PROF 7502 International Internship 3 PROF 7503 Professions Internship Program 3 - Career Opportunities
The program is designed to provide analytical tools and new skills in the field of finance to candidates possessing an undergraduate degree in finance or non-finance disciplines. It will provide the foundation of a career as an analyst, consultant or manager in the financial services sector comprising banks, investment institutions, capital market dealers and financial planing consultancy.
Potential careers
Financial Analyst, Investment Consultant, Manager / Business Management
- Graduate Attributes
- Professional Accreditation
Seventy percent of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program Canditature Body of Knowledge is contained within the Master of Applied Finance; a program recognised as a CFA Program Partner.
Graduates of this program will also be eligible for listing on the ASIC registry as ps146 compliant for several specialised fields of finance. - Work Placement
- Program Rules
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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013
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