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Master of Applied Finance
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Master of Applied Finance degree. Covering a wide range of applied finance topics, this specialised master's course leads to careers in corporate banking and finance, stock-market trading, insurance, investment management and other areas of applied finance. 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 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.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Conversion: ACCT5432 Introductory Financial Accounting, BUSN5100 Applied Professional Business Communications, ECON5541 Economics for Business: Applications and Policy, MGMT5504 Data Analysis and Decision Making Core - Group A: Students without undergraduate degree in Finance: FINA5521 Quantitative Methods in Finance, FINA5523 Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation, FINA5525 Case Studies in Finance, FINA5533 Finance Essentials, FINA5632 Investments Core - Group B: Students with undergraduate degree in Finance: FINA5520 Risk Management and Financial Instruments, FINA5521 Quantitative Methods in Finance, FINA5525 Case Studies in Finance, FINA5526 Funds Management, FINA5531 Fixed Income Securities Option - Group C: ECON5506 The Economics of Financial Markets, FINA5510 Digital Finance I, FINA5520 Risk Management and Financial Instruments, FINA5524 Trading and Markets, FINA5526 Funds Management, FINA5527 Venture Capital, FINA5529 Topics in Finance 1, FINA5531 Fixed Income Securities, FINA5557 Sustainable Finance and Sustainability Reporting, FINA5631 International Financial Analysis, FINA5888 Consumer Financial Services and Products, WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program Option - Group D (coursework and dissertation): FINA4481 Asset Pricing, FINA4482 Advanced Corporate Finance, FINA4590 Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
(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 60 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.
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