Entry into the Master of Business Administration/Master of Applied Finance will be available for applicants who have:
Bachelor (Honours) Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification; or
Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing; or
Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent qualification, not in a related field and 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
Students seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) must apply to the Program Convenor. RPL applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English Requirements
IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
IELTS section minimum - 6.0
This combined degree program allows students to undertake studies in the more general business disciplines of the Master of Business Administration while also studying the specific Applied Finance courses of the Master of Applied Finance. The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors.
The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, economics, marketing and management. Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today’s managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through an understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.
The Master of Applied Finance provides graduates from diverse undergraduate disciplines with training and analytical skills in finance. Students will gain core financial management skills, an understanding of Australian and international financial markets, knowledge of derivative assets and markets, analytical skills for interpreting and analysis developments in finance practice, and applied knowledge of various specialised aspects of the finance industry.
CRICOS code: 084250J
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Core Courses
Foundations of Business Analysis
Organisational Behaviour and Design
Marketing Management and Planning
Strategic Management
Corporate Finance
Investment Analysis
Derivatives and Risk Management
Applied Portfolio Management
Financial Institutions Management
International Financial Management
Financial and Management Accounting
Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Financial Statement Analysis
Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
Directed Courses
Students must choose 20 units from the directed course list
Managing Under Uncertainty
Economics of Competitive Advantage
The theory and financial management skills acquired in this program will equip you with the skills to handle complex situations. This knowledge can increase your value as an employee and see you fast-tracked to senior positions, increase your salary potential, and advance your career.
On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:
OSHC: 629 ($) AUD per year
