Master of Applied Finance

The Master of Applied Finance at Monash University is designed to equip students with the essential financial knowledge and skills required to excel in today’s diverse finance environment. This 1.5-year master’s programme covers a comprehensive range of finance topics, including investment analysis, risk management, financial markets, and corporate finance strategies. The curriculum is structured into two main components: core units that provide foundational knowledge and elective units allowing students to specialise in areas of personal interest, thus ensuring a broad and tailored educational experience.

Australian qualifications typically involve a combination of semesters or trimesters, with a clear distribution of credit points across their structural units. The Master of Applied Finance follows this standard, offering a rigorous academic framework where students must complete a series of units to accumulate credits culminating in a final capstone project. This project allows students to apply what they have learned in real-world contexts, ensuring they are industry-ready upon graduation. Additionally, the programme emphasizes work-integrated learning opportunities or professional placements, connecting students with the finance sector in Australia.

Throughout this course, students will gain vital skills such as critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and strategic decision-making, tailored for applications in finance. The programme is suited for individuals who aspire to advance their careers in finance, whether they are looking to shift fields or deepen their expertise. Those with a background in business, economics, or quantitative fields will particularly benefit from this master’s level study.

• Financial Analyst
• Investment Manager
• Risk Manager
• Corporate Finance Consultant
• Financial Planner

Graduates can find opportunities in various Australian industries including banking, investment firms, corporate finance, and financial consulting. The Master of Applied Finance is recognised under the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, allowing graduates to gain valuable work experience in Australia post-graduation. Furthermore, students studying full-time are permitted to work up to 48 hours per fortnight while they pursue their studies, providing essential financial and professional support.