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 2027/2028 Batch

Applications for the MAF 2027/28 batch will open in the last week of October 2026

MAF 2025 – Application Fee Payment Instructions

  •  Application fee (local student) – LKR 5,000
  • Application fee (foreign student) – LKR 10,000
Contact Information
Contact Person Contact Details
Ms. TP Rathnasuriya
[MAF Coordinator]
0715653850
maf@dfn.cmb.ac.lk
Department's Landline +94 11 250 1294