The Master of Applied Finance prepares students for executive careers in finance, banking, funds management and corporate treasuries. The degree is specifically designed to encompass all these fields so that students can choose the units appropriate to their career opportunities. It provides students with the technical knowledge necessary to function in an evolving and increasingly sophisticated financial environment with an emphasis on the practical application of these techniques. All of the units have been developed by individuals who are actively involved in the financial sector
The Master of Applied Finance fulfils the educational requirements for admission as a Senior Associate (SA Fin) of Finsia - the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Senior Associate membership with Finsia also requires at least three years career experience in the financial services industry. The Master of Applied Finance also allows graduates to satisfy the education requirements for professional membership of the Finance and Treasury Association - Certified Finance and Treasury Professional (FTA-CFTP).
Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
International applicants must apply directly to the University of Western Sydney via UWS International.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and UWS.
The Parramatta campus is situated in the suburb of Rydalmere in the Parramatta Local Government Area. The campus consists of two sites; Parramatta South (main campus) and Parramatta North.
Both campuses are located on the corner of Victoria Road and James Ruse Drive. Entrance to Parramatta South is via Victoria Road. Entrance to Parramatta North is via Pemberton Street.
The Parramatta campus is well serviced by public transport.
The following services are available on the Parramatta campus:
* UWSConnect (opens in new window)Opens in a new window canteen, bookshop and retail outlet
* Recreation Hall
* Library (opens in new window)Opens in a new window
* First Aid
* Campus Safety and Security
* Taxi pick up point (Behind Building EBa)
* NRMA service point