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Macquarie Business School
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Macquarie University NSW 2109
Real-world finance delivered by industry experts
Our Master of Applied Finance (MAF) is recognised as the banking and finance industry’s premier graduate degree.
QS Master of Applied Finance Rankings 2026
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Key details
- Full time: 1.5 years, 1 year (or equivalent part time)
- Full time, Part time
- Online
You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the finance industry through your study of four compulsory, foundational units.
You will also have the opportunity to explore areas of interest, and benefit from our strong industry partnerships, through a selection of four specialised elective units.
Speciality elective units cover a broad range of topics including:
- advanced investment management
- business valuation
- corporate financial management
- corporate mergers and acquisitions
- cryptocurrencies, blockchain and financial innovation
- FinTech and innovation
- infrastructure, property and resources
- private capital
- specialised topics in applied finance
- sustainable finance
Alternate pathways
If you don’t meet the entry requirements to enrol directly, these programs offer an alternative pathway into our MAF.
Gain a comprehensive introduction to finance concepts, techniques and applications for early career practitioners.
View certificateFocus on real-world finance with this short, specialised program for experienced professionals.
View diplomaApply your superior technical skills to examine, interpret and appraise financial information and market conditions.
View programThe study experience
Our students are industry professionals from across many sectors, meaning that you learn from each other’s experiences as well as those of the teaching faculty.
Courses delivered by renowned industry experts
Courses designed with industry partners
Represented by our students
Flexible study options
Choose where to study – online, or at our Sydney CBD City campus. The curriculum delivers a hybrid model of online interactive learning together with face-to-face classes and workshops. This means you can set the pace at which you progress through the course, affording you the greatest level of flexibility.
When I was studying at Macquarie University, did I think I would end up the CEO of a major mining company? Probably not, but I believe that everybody should feel that anything’s possible. If you’re curious and open to opportunities, and willing to take risks, the sky’s the limit.
Elizabeth Gaines, Chief Executive Officer at Fortescue Metals Group
Master of Applied Finance, 1997
Student experience
Gain practical knowledge you can immediately rely on in the workplace.
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MAF lecturers
Learn from professionals with a wealth of industry experience.
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Credentialed programs
Benchmark industry-based qualifications for those working in finance.
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About Macquarie Business School
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