Master of Business Administration - Master of Applied Finance

This combined Master of Business Administration - Master of Applied Finance program fromUniversity of Newcastleallows students to undertake studies in the more general business disciplines of the Master of Business Administration while also studying the specific Applied Finance courses of the Master of Applied Finance.

The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, economics, marketing and management. Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today’s managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through an understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.

The Master of Applied Finance provides graduates from diverse undergraduate disciplines with training and analytical skills in finance. Students will gain core financial management skills, an understanding of Australian and international financial markets, knowledge of derivative assets and markets, analytical skills for interpreting and analysis developments in finance practice, and applied knowledge of various specialised aspects of the finance industry.

Key facts

• On successful completion of the Master of Business Administration - Master of Applied Finance program from University of Newcastle students will have:
• Effective oral and written skills to communicate complex business management information to a variety of audiences

Courses include:

• Organisational Behaviour and Design

• Marketing Management and Planning

• Strategic Management

• Investment Analysis

• Derivatives and Risk Management

• Applied Portfolio Management