The Master of Applied Finance degree is a coursework masters program
offered in Singapore in conjunction with Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre.
Full details of the program and how to apply are listed here.
Further particulars are also described below.
The objective of the Master of Applied Finance program is to help individuals,
and the organisations that employ them, to enhance their managerial effectiveness
in the field of finance. This part-time program provides participants with
a strong foundation in the principles and practice of finance, and furnishes
them with new skills and analytical tools to form a sound basis for financial
decision-making.
For candidates interested in pursuing a Chartered Financial Analyst
(CFA) qualification, the Master of Applied Finance gives them a head start
as it covers much of the required content. The program emphasises the following skills:
- A strong foundation in the principles and practice of finance, and a substantial
base of new concepts and knowledge
- The ability to integrate and analyse financial information, and formulate
appropriate strategies
- The ability to communicate clearly, persuasively and professionally
- Familiarity with major financial and statistical tools, software and databases
- The confidence and maturity to handle complex corporate and financial issues
Who should apply?
The program is designed for individuals pursuing or planning to pursue
a successful career in the finance industry or the finance function in
business organisations. Although most participants may have had previous
experience in the field of finance, and the program is rigorous and demanding,
no prior formal training in finance is required. The program is of particular
relevance to those working in, or planning to work in:
- Investment, commercial or retail banking
- Investment management, security analysis and broking
- Capital markets, trading and risk management
- Finance functions of industrial, commercial or service organisations
- Corporate finance, venture capital and corporate restructuring
- Finance within the public sector such as central banks
- Firms requiring an in-depth understanding of finance
Why you should consider this program
A key focus of the Master of Applied Finance program is that as a student you
do not need to interrupt your career to gain your professional qualification.
It is designed specifically for part-timers with enough flexibility to manage
both workload, and study.
It also differs from other similar programs in a number of important
aspects:
- It combines the best of Western financial education with an Asian perspective,
- There is a strong emphasis on developing skills in information technology
for the purposes of financial analysis,
- There is a focus on industry link-ups with respective leaders in their
fields, which will provide the experiential component to the program,
- A strong focus of the core with the opportunity for an elective focussed
on the students own specific interests,
- The highest commitment to delivering a complete, well-rounded, high quality
learning experience, using the latest case studies and materials delivered
by the University of Adelaide faculty and a global network of experienced
lecturers.
Program content
This part-time program consists of 10 modules: nine compulsory courses
and one elective, spread over three semesters which will take approximately
1 1/2 years to complete.
Core courses
- Accounting
- Qualitative Methods
- Economics
- Principles of Finance
- Equity
- Fixed Income Securities
- Futures and Options
- Corporate Finance Theory
- Portfolio Management
Electives (one out of four topics)
- Financial Modelling
- Treasury Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Personal Financial Planning
2008 Master of Applied Finance timetable
Teaching methods
The bulk of the teaching takes the form of structured lectures, delivered
by faculty from the University of Adelaide's Schools of Commerce, Economics
and Mathematics, utilising a global network of experienced lecturers, drawn
from academic institutions in US, Canada, Europe and Singapore.
The lecturing style is very participative and lectures frequently incorporate
case analysis and discussions. In keeping with the premise of experiential
learning, there will also be group work sessions and opportunities for
workplace-based projects, field investigations, and individual research.
The group sessions will be invaluable in developing strong bonds between
participants that last well beyond the duration of the course, while the
workplace-based projects will be especially useful in helping students
to apply principles learnt in real-life situations.
See the contacts page for further information
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