Master of Applied Finance (MAF)

The Master of Applied Finance (MAF) is specifically designed to equip postgraduate students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to thrive in the financial services industry. The course offered in MAF will discuss contemporary issues in the financial markets with a pragmatic and analytical approach.

Objectives of MAF

  1. To provide students with comprehensive and contemporary knowledge in a practical approach.
  2. To inculcate essential skills and competencies to climb up the career ladder in the financial services industry.
  3. To develop finance professionals with the analytical skills and knowledge aiming to contribute to the financial services industry in both local and international contexts.

Duration:- one academic year (trimesters with four months duration each)

Programme structure:- 

  • Trimester I – Four (04) courses
  • Trimester II – Five (05) Courses
  • Trimester III – Three (03) Courses with an independent study

Applications for MAF 2026 Batch

MAF 2025 – Application Fee Payment Instructions

Payment Option 01 Payment Option 02
Deposit the application fee to any branch of the People’s Bank Sri Lanka to the Main Collection Account of the University of Colombo under the Reference Number: 312041700008.

 

If you encounter any problem regarding the payment, please advise the bank officer in charge to use the “Bill Payment Mode” or contact the Deputy Bursar, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo on 011-2583106.

 

 

Please follow the instructions given below.

  • Visit https://pay.cmb.ac.lk/
  • Select: “Application Fee-Faculty of Management and Finance” from the drop-down menu of “Fee Type”
  • Select Visa/Master
  • Enter your Name, National Identity Card Number/Passport Number and the Application Fee as the paying amount
  • Enter 312041700008 in the Payment Reference bar
  • Once verified, submit your information
  • Check and confirm your details
  • Enter your card details and proceed
 

Please upload the scanned copy of your payment slip or online payment confirmation in the designated section of the MAF application form.

Contact Details

Ms. TP Rathnasuriya 

[MAF Coordinator]

0715653850  

maf@dfn.cmb.ac.lk