The MAppFin spans the MSF-M.Fin spectrum in terms of available specializations and corresponding coursework; it differs in that it is "for and by practitioners"Master of Applied Finance: Macquarie University. and therefore "blends... finance theory with industry practice",Master of Applied Finance: Charles Sturt University. as appropriate to the specialization. Similar to the MSc, programs are sometimes specifically focused on Financial Planning or Banking, for example, as opposed to more general coverage of finance. Some universities offer both the MAppFin and the MFin, with the latter requiring additional semester-time and coursework (and exclusively offering doctoral access). These programs may also differ as to entrance requirements.See for example: Australian National University ; University of Western Sydney ; Curtin University, .
