Master of Applied Finance (MAF)
SPECIAL OFFER for Trimester 3. Enrol in the Master of Applied Finance (MAF) before 31 August and get 10% off the normal subject fee (subject fees: standard - $1,200 $1,080 and Finsia members - $1,075 $967.50).
Kaplan Professional's Master of Applied Finance (MAF) is a highly sought-after qualification within the financial services industry. It is a comprehensive course offering technical industry knowledge and specialist skills to give you the competitive edge to excel in your career. Go the distance, enjoy the rewards. The Master of Applied Finance consists of
- Four core subjects that provide you with essential knowledge for a career in finance
- The choice of eight elective subjects including two compulsory electives from a diverse range of subjects that meet your career aspirations
This page contains:
- Course Structure and Subject Outlines
- Who Should Enrol
- Course Information
- Recognition & Exemptions
- Industry Recognition
- Course Fees
- Enrolment and Further Information
- Study Information
Course structure and subject outlines
Follow the link to find out more about each subject to help you structure your studies to suit your interests.
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4 compulsory core subjects + 8 elective subjects (including 2 compulsory electives) |
4 compulsory core subjects
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8 elective subjects (including 2 compulsory electives: FIN234 & FIN236)
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FIN213 |
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*Compulsory units for the Master of Applied Finance
Note: For equivalent Finsia education postgraduate subjects, please refer to the Transition Table. Students may enrol in an equivalent Finsia Education subject if the Kaplan subject is not yet available.
Who Should Enrol
This highly acclaimed course is designed for industry professionals. The Master of Applied Finance is ideal for:
- High achievers who want to excel in their career
- Individuals looking for relevant specialist knowledge
- Graduates seeking a postgraduate qualification to drive their career forward .
- Professionals seeking to continue their professional development in order to gain a real competitive edge amongst their peers
What will you achieve upon completion?
Upon completion of the Master of Applied Finance, you’ll be able to:
- apply advanced quantitative analysis concepts and techniques to interpret and forecast financial information
- apply appropriate financial calculation and analysis techniques and risk management strategies necessary to inform financial decision-making and practice
- discuss and apply the principles of strategic management to specific organisation contexts
- demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of a range of situations through analysis, evaluation and application of relevant financial concepts, theories and techniques
- demonstrate creative and flexible approaches to solving complex problems in professional contexts
- demonstrate the application of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice to a variety of scenarios in the financial services industry.
Course Information
Course admission requirements
Students wishing to gain entry into the Master of Applied Finance must meet one of the following entry requirements:
- a related Undergraduate Degree or Graduate Diploma from a recognised Higher Education provider (including National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition), or
- an unrelated Undergraduate Degree or Graduate Diploma from a recognised Higher Education provider (including National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition), plus 2 years of related industry experience, or
- other academic and/or professional qualifications.
Note: Applicants whose undergraduate degree was not completed in English, or whose work in the finance industry was not carried out in English must demonstrate English proficiency to the overall band score of 6.5 in the IELTS test, and with a minimum score of 6.0 for each section of the IELTS.
For further details including information on non-degree entry, refer to Postgraduate Entry Requirements for more detail.
Non-degree entry may be granted to applicants with appropriate industry experience and/or academic or professional qualifications. Refer to the Non-Degree Entry - Information and Application Kit on the Forms and Kits page for more information.
Recommended and prerequisite knowledge
- a general understanding of the characteristics and operation of the financial services industry.
- the four (4) core subjects are prerequisite knowledge for the elective subjects.
- individual elective subjects may have other elective subjects as prerequisite knowledge. These requirements are set out in the subject outlines.
Want to specialise? How do I choose subjects?
Choose from the recommended subjects in the following streams to gain a major in a specialist area and achieve your career ambitions:
- financial planning
- wealth management
- corporate finance/advisory
- banking
- investment or financial markets.
Download the table of elective stream options (PDF)
Alternatively you may chose to take a more generalist pathway that combines the technical depth of individual subjects with breadth across a variety of elective choices – discover your next career move.
Course completion requirements
Students must successfully complete four core subjects and eight electives including two core electives (72 units) within five (5) years of the initial date of enrolment in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters to take out the Masters of Applied Finance award. It is possible to achieve this qualification in two years.
Refer to the Postgraduate Progression Policy for further details.
Course delivery modes
A blended solution linking:
- paper-based study materials and textbooks
- a comprehensive manual which guides students through activities related to their learning of the subject
- internet-based teaching and learning activities
- face-to-face lectures and/or audio lectures,
- online learning community interactions through facilitated discussion forums, chat rooms and Web-casting
a secure e-learning environment known as 'Subject Rooms' which host a wide range of self-assessment and interactive learning resources and ‘helpline’ functions
Assessment
The course assessment strategy for the Masters is designed to provide students with opportunities to demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge and technical skills and the ability to transfer them by application to a range of authentic industry situations. The emphasis is on assessing the higher order skills of critical reasoning, analysis, evaluation and problem solving. The assessment methodology for each subject aims to foster deep learning and is concerned with issues of the professional application of relevant conceptual and theoretical frameworks and practical techniques.
A minimum of two assessment tasks are completed for each subject. Assessment tasks may involve one or more of the following:
- case studies
- multiple-choice questions
- short answer questions
- simulations
- critiques
- reports
- problem sets/exercises
- reflective journals
- evidence portfolios
- project work.
Weighting
Maximum weighting of 60% and minimum weighting of 20% per assessment event.
Exit points
Students who are enrolled in the Master of Applied Finance but are unable to complete the course may exit from the qualification within the prescribed timeframes with one of two postgraduate awards:
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance (4 compulsory core subjects totalling 24 points completed within three years of initial enrolment in the Master of Applied Finance).
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance (4 compulsory core subjects plus 4 elective subjects totalling 48 points completed within four years of initial enrolment in the Master of Applied Finance course).
Refer to the Postgraduate Progression Policy for further details.
Recognition & Exemptions
Methods available:
Refer to the Recognition & Exemptions page for further information.
Industry Recognition
Graduates of this course who have at least 5 years industry experience are eligible to become a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (F Fin).
Course fees for 2008
Registration Fee (new students only)
- Fee paid upon enrolment as a new student - $250
Subject Fees
- Standard: $1,200
- Finsia Member: $1,075
Trimester 3 early bird rate (available until 31/8/08)
- Standard: $1,080
- Finsia Member: $967.50
Download the Postgraduate Fees (PDF) for supplementary services which attract additional fees
All prices are valid until 31 December 2008.
Enrolment and Further Information
Become highly qualified and respected. Boost your career now by enrolling in Kaplan Professional's Master of Applied Finance.
Enrol Online or download the Enrolment Form
This course is offered via trimester-based study through lectures or distance education.
Study Information
Refer to the following links for further information, or visit Study Information:
Timetables and Dates for Trimester based study
Forms and Kits for all study related forms
Exam Information
Recognition & Exemptions