Macquarie University
Master of Applied Finance
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Strengthen your ability to evaluate investments, value businesses and manage financial risk through an applied finance degree taught by active industry professionals and shaped around real market challenges.
Course overview
Financial decisions demand more than technical knowledge – they require the ability to interpret complex information and act with confidence. Macquarie University’s Master of Applied Finance is designed for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their financial expertise and apply it to real-world business and investment decisions.
You will examine financial systems and instruments, financial structure, risk measurement and contemporary finance issues before shaping your studies through specialist electives. Areas of study include sustainable finance, private capital, business valuation, investment management, corporate finance, FinTech, mergers and acquisitions, and infrastructure and resources. You will also gain practical experience using financial platforms and databases such as FactSet, London Stock Exchange Group and Morningstar, helping you apply financial analysis in professional contexts.
Delivered through flexible online study, the course can be completed in 1.5 years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. Applicants with relevant qualifications and professional experience may qualify for the one-year pathway. You will graduate prepared to pursue opportunities across banking, corporate finance, investment management, risk, private capital and financial advisory services.
Key facts
5th April, 2027
28th June, 2027
20th September, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Master of Applied Finance, you must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.
The course structure below is based on the 1.5-year, 120-credit-point entry pathway.
Foundation units
Complete the following foundation units:
- Finance Principles
- Case Studies in Applied Finance
- Quantitative and Economic Analysis
- Financial Statement Analysis and Modelling
Core units
Complete the following core units:
- Financial System, Participants and Instruments
- Financial Structure and Insights
- Risk Measurement and Management
- Contemporary Issues in Applied Finance
Elective units
Select 40 credit points from the following:
- Sustainable Finance
- Private Capital
- Business Valuation
- Advanced Investment Management
- Corporate Financial Management
- Specialised Topics in Applied Finance
- Infrastructure, Property and Resources
- Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions: Adopting a Holistic Approach
- FinTech and Innovation: Transforming the Industry and Unleashing Creative Solutions
Applicants admitted to the one-year, 80-credit-point pathway complete the core and elective units but are not required to complete the foundation units.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
The admission requirements depend on the course pathway.
1.5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Have at least two years of relevant approved work experience.
One year full-time (or equivalent part-time)
To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must have at least two years of relevant approved work experience and meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
- Hold a bachelor's honours degree or a graduate diploma in a related field or equivalent.
Related fields include accounting, actuarial studies, banking, business, commerce, economics, finance, insurance, international business, management, supply chain management and valuation.
When assessing professional experience, the university may consider its duration, currency and relevance to the finance industry or the applicant’s previous qualification. Relevant experience may include technical or specialist roles and positions involving management or decision-making.
Supporting documents
Applicants must submit:
- A current résumé or CV.
Following an initial assessment, applicants may also be asked to provide:
- A personal statement video.
- Two completed Applicant Referee Check forms.
English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree completed in a recognised English-speaking country.
- An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
- Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.
Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- Banking and Finance Manager
- Corporate Finance Analyst
- Investment Manager
- Risk Management Specialist
- Stockbroker
- Venture Capitalist
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $43,700 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.