Overview
Overview
In this specialisation you will develop foundational knowledge in financial principles, including financial mathematics, interest rates and risk management.
You’ll learn how to handle corporate finance issues and common derivative contracts, and will gain awareness of global financial markets and the effect of the global environment on financial management decisions.
This specialisation is ideal if you want to integrate a working knowledge of finance with another area of business and commerce. If you wish to make finance the primary focus of your studies, we recommend you choose to study the Finance major.
What jobs can the Applied Finance course lead to?
Careers
- Consultant
- Corporate finance analyst
- Credit analyst
- Econometrician
- Economic analyst
- Economist
- Investment banker
Industries
- Banking
- Brokerage
- Consultancy
- Government
- Private business
- Resources
What you'll learn
- Apply fundamental financial theories and principles to explain the role of financial markets and institutions in fostering economic growth and financial inclusion, GC1, GC2, GC4
- Analyse financial statements and data sources to assess the financial health and performance of organizations, identify trends, risks and investment opportunities, GC1, GC3, GC6
- Solve financial problems using various financial models, techniques and technologies to support sustainable decision-making and promote responsible investments, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6.
- Evaluate corporate governance structures or risk management practices in promoting ethical behaviour, transparency and accountability within financial institutions or markets, GC1, GC4, GC6