COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Applied Finance (Investing) equips students with advanced expertise in corporate finance, investments, and financial markets, combining analytical rigor with practical experience to prepare graduates for dynamic roles in the global financial sector. The program begins by introducing students to statistical analysis and the interpretation of financial and non-financial data for informed decision-making within organisations. Students learn to apply quantitative methods to assess corporate performance and evaluate business strategies using real-world accounting information, economic statistics, and stock market data.Advanced corporate finance topics focus on the impact of capital markets, information asymmetries, and principal-agent conflicts on firm decision-making. Students explore specialised areas including financial distress and restructuring, corporate governance, managerial compensation, mergers and acquisitions, and emerging market finance. Ethical and socially responsible investing is also emphasised, covering green bonds, environmental finance, corporate governance, and alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.The program provides an in-depth understanding of the global financial system, including Australian financial institutions, international markets, and the effects of monetary and fiscal policies. Students gain expertise in risk management and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), learning to safeguard portfolios, financial operations, and corporate assets against a wide spectrum of risks. Modern portfolio theory, financial asset valuation, portfolio construction, and performance evaluation are core components, enhanced by practical stock market simulations.Students are trained to navigate market microstructure, liquidity, volatility, and the behaviour of different market participants, while developing strategies for trading shares, options, bonds, and international securities. The program also examines alternative investments and non-traditional financial markets, providing insights into their unique characteristics, analysis tools, and implications for market efficiency and trading strategies.By blending theory with practical application, the Master of Applied Finance (Investing) prepares graduates for roles such as investment analyst, portfolio manager, financial consultant, or equity trader, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and industry insight to succeed in a competitive global financial environment.