Master of Applied Finance__ Macquarie University

Master of Applied Finance: Singapore - 2007

Select a Year:	2007

Select a Location:	Singapore	North Ryde (Sydney)	Beijing	Tokyo

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Course Information:
College:	College of Commerce
Division:	Division of Economic and Financial Studies
Department(s):	Applied Finance Centre
Area Of Study:	Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Statistics
Course Type:	Postgraduate
Degree Type:	Master Degree
Key Features:
World’s largest university postgraduate program in finance. Genuinely applied finance taught by staff with industry experience. Wide range of elective courses. Specialisations include corporate finance, financial risk management, funds management and treasury. This program can also prepare you for professional exams.
Suitable For:
Those wanting to increase skills in applied finance and aiming for top jobs in finance.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates will be highly sought after and will be employed in the finance sector, often in large multinational countries and in companies worldwide.
Requirements - 2007 :
Entry Requirements:	A Bachelor degree from a recognised university. Some places will be available to applicants who do not have a degree but have other qualifications and substantial experience in the finance industry.
Work Experience Requirements:	2 years relevant work experience.
English Language Requirements:	TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Paper based Test: Score of 580 overall, 5.0 TWE and the following scores for each section: Listening 53, Writing 51, Reading 52 Computer based Test: 237 overall, 5.0 TWE, with a minimum of 19 in each section. IELTS (International English Language Testing) Score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.
Course Details - 2007 :
Minimum Course Duration:	2 Years
Course Commences:	January, 2007 - view the Academic Calendar
Course Fee (per program):	$24,800.00
Course Fee Notes:	A core unit costs SGD $3,100 and an elective unit costs SGD $1,550.
Location:	Singapore
Also offered in:	North Ryde (Sydney) , Beijing(Offshore Program) , Tokyo(Offshore Program)
Minimum Course Credit Points:	32
Enquiries to:	Professor Phil Dolan - phil.dolan@mafc.mq.edu.au
Notes:	The Master's Program is recognised as meeting the education requirements for Senior Associate status of the Australian Institution of Banking and Finance, provided Strategic Marketing in Finance is included; - as meeting the education requirement for full membership of The Finance and Treasury Association Limited, provided the units include Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and Corporate Treasury Management.
Sample Program:
The Master of Applied Finance can be completed in two years of part-time study. Students must complete 5 core units and 6 elective units (each elective is equal to half a core unit). This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study. YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS) ECFS865 Investments ECFS866 Corporate Finance ECFS867 Financial Instruments ECFS868 Financial Risk Management ECFS874 Legal Risk in Finance YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS) ECFS845 Applied Portfolio Management ECFS864 Property Investment ECFS871 Risk and Portfolio Construction ECFS888 Economics of Financial Markets ECFS895 Private Equity Investment ECFS992 Hedge Funds

Partner:

Founded in 1965, SHRI is dedicated to raising the quality of work life in Singapore through effective human resource practices that support the development of a world-class workforce. SHRI is the only professional HR authority in Singapore, and its views are respected by the governmental and private organisations. To help individuals upgrade skills and enhance knowledge it has various certificate, diploma and degree courses in areas such as Human Resource Management and Development, People Relations/Skills and Industrial Relations. Specialised courses like the Professional Certificate in Compensation & Benefits Management, Certificate in Applied Psychology and Master of Applied Finance are also offered to enhance the professional development of the HR people. Given the high academic standard of our core programmes, certification by SHRI is also well recognised and accepted by the community. All these programmes are designed to accommodate students with different educational qualifications and career aspirations.

Enquiries & Applications:
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