Overview

In the Master in Applied Finance degree offered by the Western Sydney University, you can choose from units that suit your career aspirations, and get the knowledge you need to reach your unlimited potential in an increasingly sophisticated financial environment.

The Master of Applied Finance prepares students for executive careers in finance, banking and property investment sectors. It provides students with the opportunity to acquire technical knowledge necessary to function in an evolving and increasingly sophisticated financial environment with an emphasis on the practical application of these techniques.

Your career

As an applied finance graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Finance

Banking

Funds management

Property investment

Corporate treasuries

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Funds Management and Portfolio Selection

Corporate Finance

Financial Institutions and Markets (MAF)

Financial Institution Management

Security Analysis and Portfolio Theory

Applied Project (Finance and Property)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 079262C
Applicants must have successfully completed a graduate certificate, or higher, in a business discipline;

Or

Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in a business discipline and a minimum of two years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in roles facilitating financial administration, budget management, financial advising, stockbroking, applied finance, or associated roles.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39337 AUD / year

≈ 39337 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

35840 AUD / year

≈ 35840 AUD / year

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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