Overview

ADVANCING CAREER PROSPECTS FOR

• Practitioners in finance or related fields who wish to pursue their CFA designation.
• Professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in applied finance.
• Those who wish to attain the relevant qualifications in order to obtain an ideal job or enhance their career in the banking and finance industry.
  

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAF

• Internship opportunities for Full-time MAF students
• Tailored to meet both the CFA examination and Master of Science degree requirements.
• Trained by highly qualified and experienced faculty and industry professionals.
• Provides an international perspective of global financial markets and instruments while at the same time customised to take into account the unique characteristics of the regional and Chinese business environment.
  

THE DIFFERENT TRACKS OF THE MAF

MAF is an intensive programme where candidates must complete 9 core modules, 4 elective modules and Postgraduate Professional Development Series workshops to meet the requirements of SMU’s Master of Science degree. Students may choose to specialise in either one of the track electives - Fund Management, Fintech, or Real Estate. 

There are two tracks under the MAF programme:

International students taking the Part-Time Track must possess a valid pass prior to admission.

Candidates from these two tracks will receive the same degree, a Master of Science in Applied Finance, fully conferred by SMU.