This double degree is unique in that it equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to engage with contemporary business environments, and in particular executive careers in finance, banking and investment sectors. It provides students with the opportunity to acquire technical knowledge necessary to function in an evolving and increasingly sophisticated financial environment with an emphasis on the practical application of these techniques. The design of the degree reflects consultation with a range of stakeholders including industry and professional associations; the applied finance components have been developed by individuals who are actively involved in the financial sector. The design comprises business foundation and core subjects which provide students with key skills such as business communication and analysis, as well as a general knowledge of the basics of business e.g., Accounting, Economics, and Statistics. Students complete: four foundation subjects, twelve core subjects, 20 credit points from an alternate pool of subjects and a 20 credit point capstone subject, for a total of 200 credit points. This program has multiple intakes each year and is suitable for graduates holding a bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Applicants will find having a background in Business or Commerce advantageous.
The Master of Business Administration / Master of Applied Finance fulfils the educational requirements for admission as a Senior Associate (SA Fin) of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Senior Associate membership with Finsia also requires at least five years career experience in the financial services industry. The Master of Business Administration / Master of Applied Finance also satisfies the education requirements for professional membership of the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA).
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
This program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Admission
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 200 credit points. This includes four foundation subjects, twelve core subjects, 20 credit points of alternate subjects and a 20 credit point capstone subject, as per the structure below:
Students who have completed 40 credit points of subjects as specified below may exit with 2765 Graduate Certificate in Business. Students are expected to complete 20 credit points of study before undertaking the BUSM 7050 Integrated Business Experience 1 subject.
Alternatively, students may complete 40 credit points of subjects (excluding capstone subjects) from any postgraduate business subjects. This requires approval from the Director of Academic Program.
Students in the Master of Business Administration/Master of Applied Finance who have completed 160 credit points of Postgraduate subjects as specified below may exit with 2761 Master of Business Administration.
Students in the Master of Business Administration/Master of Applied Finance who have completed 160 credit points of subjects as specified below may exit with 2759 Master of Applied Finance.
