Programme Structure
 

The Master of Science in Applied Finance is an intensive part-time programme designed to be completed in 18 months spread over 3 terms. Each term is eighteen weeks, divided into 2 halves of nine weeks duration. The programme begins in July. There is only one admission each year.

Candidates are required to complete 15 compulsory modules and 5 elective modules to meet the 10 course units requirement of a SMU Master of Science degree.

Programme Schedule

Preparatory classes in May
  • Term 1
    July – November

  • Term 2
    January – May

  • Term 3
    July – November

Preparatory classes in foundation courses will be conducted in May prior to programme commencement. When the programme begins in July, candidates will attend five class sessions for a 0.5 course unit module. Each class session lasts 3 ½ hours. Classes are held on weekday evenings from 7 pm to 10.30 pm and on Saturdays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Term 1
Financial Statement Analysis 1
Financial Statement Analysis 2
Economic Analysis
Quantitative Methods and Statistics
Corporate Finance
Fixed Income Analysis
Derivatives Analysis
Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management
Term 2

Financial Statement Analysis 3
Advanced Quantitative and Economic Analysis
Advanced Equity Analysis
Advanced Fixed Income Analysis
Advanced Derivatives Analysis
Financial Modeling

Term 3

Advanced Portfolio Management
Electives:
Bank Risk Management
Advanced Corporate Finance
Corporate Risk Management
Corporate Strategy & Financial Performance
Financial Risk Management
Hedge Fund Management
Investment Advisory Service & Wealth Management
Private Equity and Venture Capital Investing
Structured Products


Last updated on 27 September, 2007 by Lee Kong Chian School of Business.