(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
Internet-based Test (iBT): An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of: 22 in the Writing section; 18 in the Reading section; 20 in the Speaking section; and 20 in the Listening
IELTS (Academic) including IELTS for UKVI (Academic): Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
PTE (Academic): Postgraduate Research Studies applicants: An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the reading and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections.
The Master of Applied Finance is a practical course designed for graduates already working in the finance sector, as well as those with a non-finance background who wish to move into the finance area.
The curriculum complements the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, with topics including risk management, capital markets and
international finance.
You’ll study under the guidance of experienced finance professionals, including professors who have served on the Commonwealth Government Superannuation Roundtable, acted as expert witnesses in court cases, and developed an Equity Preference Index in partnership with Colonial First State.
Candidates preparing for the CFA qualification are encouraged to enrol in the Master of Applied Finance as a preparatory course.
CRICOS CODE: 083270B
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Course structure details
Conversion
Students who have not completed the Bachelor of Commerce, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty, may be required to complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the Faculty.
Core
Take all units (48 points):
ECON5506 The Economics of Financial Markets (6)
FINA5520 Risk Management and Financial Instruments (6)
FINA5521 Quantitative Methods in Finance (6)
FINA5524 Trading and Markets (6)
FINA5525 Case Studies in Finance (6)
FINA5526 Funds Management (6)
FINA5527 Venture Capital (6)
LAWS5176 Australian Financial Transactions Law and Regulation (6)
Analyst
Auditor
Corporate treasurer
Credit and loans officer
Finance manager
Financial broker
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
