Macquarie Applied Finance Centre (MAFC)
Higher Education - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Macquarie Applied Finance Centre (MAFC) Details
Macquarie University's Applied Finance Centre (MAFC) was established in 1980. It offers one of the largest applied finance postgraduate degrees in the world. The Master of Applied Finance (MAppFin) is widely recognised as the finance industry's flagship in postgraduate, applied financial education. The MAFC has more than 5,000 alumni working globally in the banking and finance sectors.\ \The Master of Applied Finance is taught by industry experts focussed on delivering a practical, applied understanding of finance. Classes are delivered in CBD locations in four centres: Sydney; Melbourne; Singapore; and Beijing. Of importance to our students, the Degree is portable, flexible and designed for both part-time and full-time delivery. Students may attend classes for their current units of study at any centre during Term, meeting the needs of a demanding work schedule, travel, or a desire to fast-track completion of the Degree. Block classes or weekly delivery is offered.\\To ensure quality learning outcomes for every student, and the consistently preeminent reputation of the MAppFin, all Applicants are interviewed prior to acceptance. Then, students take advantage of face-to-face classes, which develops a strong platform for developing a business network, and opportunities to develop critical thinking skills through peer discussion and argument. The MAppFin is not delivered on-line.\\The MAppFIn comprises five core units of study: Corporate Finance; Financial Instruments; Financial Risk Management; Investments; and Professional Practice. Specialisations comprise: Funds Management; Risk Management; Corporate Finance; or Instruments and Valuation. And more than 30 elective units of study means students develop a deep understanding of their chosen specialisation.\\For students interested in a research degree, the Macquarie Applied Finance Centre offers a PhD Degree. \\Customised executive education is offered to clients across Asia in myriad industries.
