Australian National University

Master of Finance

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 Months
  • Course Type: Master's

Develop a sharp analytical mindset, which is essential in finance.

Course overview

A Masters in Finance from the Australian National University equips graduates with the necessary skills to excel in the global financial marketplace. Students enrolled in the program examine fundamental principles in finance which are applicable to: valuing financial securities and corporations; utilising derivatives for risk management purposes; and, exploring diversification methods to create investment portfolios.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 Months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,690
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual average first year fee. The program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units).
Intake
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Units
16
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

The Master of Finance requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

Initial component

48 units from completion of the following initial component.

42 units from completion of courses from the following list:

  • Financial Statements and Reporting
  • Applied Foundations of Finance
  • Applied Corporate Finance
  • Applied Investments
  • Topics in International Finance
  • Regression Modelling
  • Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance

Six units from completion of courses from the following list:

  • Business Economics
  • Financial Mathematics
Concluding component

Students must achieve a minimum 60 per cent weighted average mark across the first 48 units attempted to continue to the final 48 units of study. Students who do not achieve a minimum of 60 per cent weighted average mark will be transferred to the Master of Applied Finance.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must present one of the following:

  • Applicants must present a bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
  • An ANU Graduate Certificate of Finance and Actuarial Statistics (Finance Specialisation) with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0.

Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is competitive. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants based on specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed based on one of the following:

  • For admission purposes, a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree is used.
  • Demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Before enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their bachelor's degree reassessed to confirm that they have met the minimum requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants with a bachelor's degree or graduate certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a graduate diploma or bachelor's degree with honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of corporate finance, securities trading, investments, portfolio construction, derivative pricing and risk management.
  • Recognise, understand and apply finance theory to company valuation.
  • Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues in finance which is informed by leading edge research and practices in the field.
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct financial research, acquiring and analysing financial information.
  • Work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of financial problems.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Annual indicative fee in 2025: $37,520 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

All students are required to pay a services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.