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What you will study
UNSW’s Master of Applied Finance is designed to ensure you can confidently apply, manage and lead financial functions at all business levels – both in Australia and around the world – and be an asset to any forward-thinking financial organisation.
Select from key areas including analytics, financial technology and business management – and learn how financial knowledge areas such as financial technology and international finance can be applied in any business to achieve success.
Whatever your interests, this program delivers access to the latest thinking and current research in finance.
Career pathways
With real-world application and contemporary finance embedded into the Master of Applied Finance, you’ll graduate with the confidence and skills needed to thrive in your career.
Download your program guide to find out more about how the Master of Applied Finance will prepare you for a successful career in domestic and global contexts.
A Master of Applied Finance opens you up to a range of career opportunities. You’ll have the skills to work across a range of settings, including:
The UNSW Online experience
We are here to support you, every step of the way, to graduate from one of the world’s leading universities. Our online learning environment has been designed to seamlessly fit into your already busy schedule and you’ll be able to access course resources on any device, at any time.
Our academics are some of the best in the world and, even though you’re studying online, you can expect your learning experience to be the same high standard as that of our on-campus students.
Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor, who is committed to assisting you from enrolment through to graduation. They are on-hand for all non-academic queries by phone or email.
You will also have access to Career Success – a curated, self-paced module that provides a framework for thinking about, and taking action to implement, an effective career plan. Through Career Success, you will have access to tools like Career AI (powered by VMock) and CaseCoach, and guides on crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile, resume, and cover letter.
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The Master of Applied Finance comprises 12 courses. There is also the option to study the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance and Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance. The master’s program includes the content of the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma, together with a further 4 courses.
Graduate Certificate
4 courses
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Build a foundation with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
The fully online Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance at UNSW is designed for professionals who want the fundamental finance knowledge to make sound financial decisions at all business levels in domestic and global contexts. You will gain an introduction to core concepts and principles associated with financial management.
Fast-track success
Courses are delivered 100% online in seven-week blocks, meaning you could graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance in as little as eight months.
Graduate Diploma
+ 4 courses
or continue studying
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Tailor your study with a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance
Learn about industry challenges surrounding funding entrepreneurial firms financed by venture capital or private equity funds; pricing, hedging and risk management of a fixed income; and the importance of the industry’s Code of Ethics and the Standards of Professional Conduct.
Fast-track success
The fast-tracked model delivered 100% online allows you to graduate with a diploma in just over a year, plus it gives you a pathway to study the Master of Applied Finance.
Masters
+ 4 courses
Unlock your value with the online Master of Applied Finance at UNSW
The Master of Applied Finance at UNSW Online is the only Group of Eight university program completely designed to be delivered 100% online and accelerated. With a broad range of elective courses ranging from fintech to entrepreneurship, you can specialise and add value to your current organisation or future financial career path sooner.
Fast-track success
Delivered in seven-week intensive blocks, one course at a time, you will be able to apply what you learn immediately and graduate in as little as two years.
Completion time dependent on individual study path, RPL, leave and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.
"The Applied Finance program is designed for ambitious individuals looking not only for advanced financial knowledge, but also for hands-on and relevant applications of such knowledge. It’s designed for professionals who want to gain the specialised skills for a career in the finance industry. The program is aligned with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum, allowing graduates to position themselves well to pursue the CFA designation – a globally respected and recognised investment credential."
-Associate Professor Luis Filipe Goncalves-Pinto
Related program
Are you interested in studying the full master’s program or learning how technology is disrupting the world of finance? Perhaps the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance or the Master of Financial Technology is suited for you.
