The world of finance is complex and dynamic. Finance is the study of financial markets, institutions and instruments. It requires people who not only understand the ways in which individuals, businesses and organisations raise, allocate and use monetary resources over time, but who can also competently consider the risks inherent in any project. As you would expect, Applied Finance at Western Sydney University has a strong practical focus, which will equip you with real-life conceptual and professional skills. You will develop a strong grasp of finance along with foundational studies in accounting, economics, commercial law, management and marketing. You will be able to adapt to dynamic environments, both globally and domestically.

As an Applied Finance graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in: corporate finance (financial controllers or officers) strategic planning and project evaluation (takeovers, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures) money and capital markets (bonds, options, futures and swaps) financial services management (financial planners, personal financial consultants, finance officers, super fund managers and trustees) treasury hedging equity analysis and trading credit analysis business brokerage investment advising retirement planning portfolio management public finance management in government departments.