Master of Finance

What you will study

To earn the Master of Finance, you must successfully complete 8, 12 or 16 credit points, depending on your entry point and any approved recognition of prior learning. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 1 credit point.

The published structure below represents the complete 16-credit-point course.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

8-credit-point pathway – 1 year full-time (or equivalent part-time)

To be eligible for the 8-credit-point pathway, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree with honours or higher in a related discipline.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience or part-time equivalent.
• Completion of a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or higher qualification in a related discipline.

Eligible applicants receive 8 credit points of admission credit.

12-credit-point pathway – 1.5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)

To be eligible for the 12-credit-point pathway, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience or part-time equivalent.

Eligible applicants receive 4 credit points of admission credit.

16-credit-point pathway – 2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)

To be eligible for the 16-credit-point pathway, applicants must meet the following requirement:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in any discipline.

Related disciplines may include finance or a commerce, business or management qualification with a major in finance.

Relevant work experience may include professional or managerial experience in financial consulting, financial analysis, treasury management, corporate finance, fund management or banking.

Selection considers academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation and regulatory requirements and individual circumstances. Meeting the minimum academic and English language requirements does not guarantee admission.

English language requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree completed in a recognised English-speaking country.
• An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
• Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.

Contact the university for further information.

Mandatory student checks

If you select a work-integrated learning, community-based or placement unit, you may be required to complete a police check, Working with Children Check or other relevant checks. Requirements are confirmed in the applicable unit information.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Develop an advanced and integrated understanding of finance theory and financial models and demonstrate how this specialised knowledge can be applied in financial markets (especially digitalised markets) to optimise economic outcomes.
• Convey complex financial information and recommendations in writing and orally for financial specialists and non-financial audiences.
• Apply appropriate digital technologies to find, manage and disseminate complex financial data, information and ideas.
• Research to critically analyse complex finance-related information to make informed investing and financing decisions for corporations, the investing community and businesses.
• Apply various techniques, including research and analytical skills, from finance, accounting and business to create solutions to real-world and complex finance issues.
• Evidence of the ability to work, learn independently and show personal responsibility.
• Foster a constructive environment through ongoing academic collaboration.
• Reflect on different international, ethical and regulatory perspectives in addressing issues faced by finance professionals.

Career outcomes

The Master of Finance prepares graduates for advanced roles across banks, investment and asset-management firms, government agencies, corporate finance teams and fintech organisations.

Career opportunities include:

• Financial Analyst
• Finance Manager
• Investment Analyst
• Risk Management Specialist
• Fund Manager
• Credit Risk Analyst
• Corporate Finance Adviser
• Treasury Analyst
• Fintech Product Manager
• Portfolio Analyst
• Compliance and Risk Officer
• Business Strategy Consultant

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $34,200 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

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

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.