Message from the Associate Dean

I am pleased to recommend to you the Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF) programme.

This programme is designed specifically to equip our students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in applied finance. Over a period of 12 to 18 months, students will be exposed to a wide range of subjects such as accounting, statistics, equity and fixed-income analysis, corporate finance and portfolio management.

A special feature of the MAF programme is that the curriculum is structured to meet the requirements of the internationally-recognised Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examinations. Hence, our students will not only graduate with a master's degree from SMU but will also be well-prepared and qualified to take the CFA examinations.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to strike a good balance between theory and practice. Upon successful completion of the programme, students would have acquired a firm foundation in economic and financial theories as well as state-of-the-art quantitative financial skills. The curriculum also offers practical training in finance so as to familiarise students with the current banking and finance practices, on top of frequent industry visits, talks and networking activities.

The programme is taught by a team of distinguished faculty with many obtaining their PhDs from world-renowned business schools, and other experienced professionals from the financial industry.

I am confident that the MAF programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge required in the fund management, banking and stockbroking industries.

Come and join us to experience the rewarding and intellectually stimulating learning environment we provide at SMU.

I am sure that you will enjoy and be glad of your decision.