Master of Applied Finance and Wealth Management (MFWM)
About This Programme
A 12-month applied-finance master's with a CFA Institute University Affiliation: six months in Mumbai then six months in Dubai, ending in a live capstone industry project.
Course Highlights
- CFA Institute University Affiliation (curriculum embeds most of the CFA body of knowledge).
- Prepares for CFP certification (via FPSB India).
- Mumbai then Dubai, ending with a live capstone industry project.
- Australian AQF degree; CAA-accredited and KHDA-permitted in Dubai.
What You'll Study
A 12-month applied-finance master's: the first six months in Mumbai and the second six months in Dubai, which houses the capstone. English-taught, with a curriculum that embeds most of the CFA Program body of knowledge and prepares students for CFP certification.
Term 1
17 credits
- Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis2 credits
- Foundations of Wealth Management2 credits
- Quantitative Techniques2 credits
- Macroeconomics and Central Bank Policy2 credits
- Principles of Financial Management2 credits
- Behavioural Finance and Psychology2 credits
- Global Financial Markets2 credits
- Applied Research Project1 credit
Campus-dependent electives: one unit is taken from each group, depending on the campus of delivery
- Insurance Planning and Risk Management1 credit
- Regulation of Financial Planning Development in Australia1 credit
- Indian Personal Taxation1 credit
- Islamic Finance and Investing1 credit
- Financial Planning and Taxation in Australia1 credit
Term 2
19 credits
- Client Communication and Relationship Management2 credits
- Fundamental and Technical Analysis2 credits
- Derivatives2 credits
- Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation Strategies2 credits
- Fintech innovation, Crypto Assets and Robo Advisory2 credits
- Structured Financial Instruments2 credits
- Alternative Investments1 credit
- Capstone Industry Project3 credits
Campus-dependent electives: one unit is taken from each group, depending on the campus of delivery
- Ethics, Professional Standards and Regulations in Wealth Management2 credits
- Ethical business practices and contemporary business law in Australia2 credits
- Retirement and Estate Planning1 credit
- Retirement and Estate Planning in India1 credit
- Superannuation and Financial Planning in Australia1 credit
Entry Requirements
SP Jain does not publish the full module list or firm entry-test thresholds for this programme on its website.
Careers
Graduates move into wealth management, investment management, financial planning, private banking, portfolio management and risk/compliance roles.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
An Australian degree registered by TEQSA; the Dubai delivery is KHDA-permitted and CAA-accredited. CFA Institute University Affiliation.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Applied Finance and Wealth Management (MFWM), AQF Level 9
Start Date
August (annual intake)
Typical Offer
A bachelor's in a quantitative discipline; English per SP Jain's admission policy
Duration
1 year
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Finance
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person