University of Wollongong

Master of Applied Finance (Financial Services)

The Master of Applied Finance (Financial Services) is for students interested in acquiring an advanced understanding of financial institutions, bank management, and lending. If you are currently working in the finance industry or a recent graduate, you will benefit from the specialised knowledge learned in this course. During the degree, you will study the theory and practice of financial management and understand the global financial system. Additionally, competing approaches to corporate governance and business ethics will be analysed and developed, while you learn how to provide protection against portfolio, financial and corporate risks. You will also examine the legal framework establishing, controlling and regulating financial institutions and examine bank management theory, a banks lending process and the securities associated with it.