Master of Applied Finance

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 analysing developments in finance practice, and applied knowledge of various specialised aspects of the finance industry.

Banking, corporate strategy, merger and acquisitions, financial risk management, foreign exchange management, securities analysis, stockbroking, funds management, credit analysis and financial planning.

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Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor degree or Postgraduate Diploma or a recognised Graduate Certificate; or a recognised Diploma and 2 years work experience; or a GMAT score of 550; or successfully completed 20 units of postgraduate University studies with a GPA of 5 or more and two years work experience; or successfully completed 30 units of postgraduate University studies with a GPA of 4 or more and two years work experience.

Credit may be granted for up to 40 units for relevant postgraduate courses completed within the previous 10 years.

This program meets the RG146 knowledge and skills requirements of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in the following areas: Financial Planning, Securities, Derivatives, Managed Investments, Foreign Exchange, Superannuation, Deposit products and non-cash payment facilities, Generic Knowledge and Skills. Students wishing to gain ASIC RG146 compliance need to complete the courses listed below:

GSBS6140 Investment Analysis

GSBS6142 Derivatives and Risk Management

GSBS6143 Applied Portfolio Management

GSBS6144 Financial Institutions Management

GSBS6145 International Financial Management

GSBS6150 Individual Financial Planning

International students will be supported by the University and the Newcastle Business School's current support mechanisms. There will be a requirement for a minimum 6.5 IELTS result or equivalent.

International applicants must also satisfy the University's English Language Requirements.

Please visit: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Domestic students with a disability or chronic illness will have their needs met by the NBS in liaison with the Student Support Unit. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Higher Education Centre, Umulliko. Students from rural and isolated areas and those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds will be supported through existing University support structures.