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