Overview

In the Master in Applied Finance degree offered by the Western Sydney University, you can choose from units that suit your career aspirations, and get the knowledge you need to reach your unlimited potential in an increasingly sophisticated financial environment.

The Master of Applied Finance prepares students for executive careers in finance, banking and property investment sectors. It provides students with the opportunity to acquire technical knowledge necessary to function in an evolving and increasingly sophisticated financial environment with an emphasis on the practical application of these techniques.

Your career

As an applied finance graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Finance

Banking

Funds management

Property investment

Corporate treasuries

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Funds Management and Portfolio Selection

Corporate Finance

Financial Institutions and Markets (MAF)

Financial Institution Management

Security Analysis and Portfolio Theory

Applied Project (Finance and Property)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-06-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Finance View 98 other Masters in Finance in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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82

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 079262C
Applicants must have successfully completed a graduate certificate, or higher, in a business discipline;

Or

Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in a business discipline and a minimum of two years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in roles facilitating financial administration, budget management, financial advising, stockbroking, applied finance, or associated roles.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Tuition Fee

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International

35016 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35016 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

33336 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33336 AUD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Sydney

1882 - 3547 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Finance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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