Master of Applied Finance

Past Ngee Ann-Adelaide Merit Scholarship Award Recipient Master of Applied Finance Yap Choon Peen

"Efficient & effective synthesis of increasing abundance of information in the information age and more importantly be honest and people-oriented to rally and retain a reliable team with diverse expertise."

Program Outline

The objective of the Master of Applied Finance program is to help individuals, and the organisations that employ them, to enhance their managerial effectiveness in the field of finance. This part-time 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 will provide candidates with the following competencies:

• A strong foundation in the principles and practice of finance, and a substantial base of new concepts and knowledge
• The ability to integrate and analyse financial information, and formulate appropriate strategies
• The ability to communicate clearly, persuasively and professionally
• Familiarity with major financial and statistical tools, software and databases
• The confidence and maturity to handle complex corporate and financial issues 

Program Features

The Master of Applied Finance awarded by The University of Adelaide will provide aspiring leaders with the following advantages:

• A world-class faculty from The University of Adelaide renowned for research and teaching excellence
• A full-fledged degree from one of the best universities in Australia, while staying or working in Singapore
• It involves a high degree of direct contact with the academic staff
• Opportunity to network with a diverse group of experienced and talented participants, industry leaders, experienced academic staff and consultants
• A modern, dynamic learning environment with the latest facilities
• Located in Singapore, one of the finance and business hubs of Asia

Professional Accreditation

• For candidates interested in pursuing a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification, the Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) gives them a head start as it has a significant overlap with the subjects required for the CFA Program

Graduation and Degree

Postgraduates who successfully complete the Master of Applied Finance will be awarded the Master of Applied Finance degree by the University of Adelaide. The degree and transcript will be the same as that awarded to on-campus postgraduates.

Students may participate in the University of Adelaide's graduation ceremony on campus or at Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre.

Teaching and Courses

Teaching is provided by core academic staff from the Business School, of the University of Adelaide, by staff from other departments within the University and by experienced management educators drawn from high quality business schools.

Career Opportunities

Financial services analyst, consultant or manager. Diverse career paths are found in areas such as investing, treasury, risk management and corporate restructuring.

Graduate Attributes

 School of Commerce Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

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Admission Criteria

• A university degree from a recognized institution, or equivalent professional qualifications 
• The Faculty may, subject to such conditions as it may see fit to impose in each case, accept as a candidate for the degree a person who does not satisfy the requirements of Rule above but who has presented evidence satisfactory to the Faculty of fitness to undertake work for the degree

Program Duration and Delivery

Timetable

Master of Applied Finance 2012    Trimester 1 - 3

Fees and Payment Methods

• The above fees are subjected to 7% GST.
• Application fee of S$200* (subjected to prevailing GST) upon application submission, which will be fully refunded if unsuccessful meeting the entry requirements
• Course fees are charged on the basis of the number of courses taken in a given trimester and are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the trimester
• Course fees cover course notes and examination fee
• All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars. NAA reserves the right to change the course fee without prior notice

We accept the following methods of payments 

• Cash
• NETS
  Subject to your daily withdrawal limit
• Cheque
  Payable to: Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd
• Internet Banking
  United Overseas Bank - Current Account
  A/C 920-350-093-5
  Branch code: 320
  Bank code: 7375
  Account Name : Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd

  If you opt to pay through internet banking, please ensure that the office is informed of your transaction and indicate:

• - Your name
  - Program
  - Course
  - Amount transferred
  - Name of your bank
  - ibanking nickname
  -  Date of transaction

• You may contact your respective Program Executive or the Finance Officer for confirmation of transaction.

   

How to Apply

• For candidates from a non-English speaking background or those whose education was not in English. TOEFL (overall score of 575 or better) or IELTS results (overall band score of 6.5 or better) is required

• Applications cannot be considered unless all the relevant information is supplied

* Fully refunded if unsuccessful in meeting the entry requirements.

Enquiry

For further information, please contact:

Celine Yong   Tel: 6738 2910   Email: celineyong@naa.edu.sg