Griffith University
Master of Financial Technology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
The program is designed for students to enter a rapidly growing FinTech industry while at the same time understanding how financial markets function.
Course overview
The Master of Financial Technology offers a qualification that provides advanced studies in modern technology with knowledge of the global financial market. The finance industry is becoming more information and data-driven. Businesses have greatly benefited from using advanced data analytics to improve their financial position.
Students will be learning about big data analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, programming and cybersecurity. They will also learn advanced Excel skills combined with the Python programming language, R Studio and Tableau to evaluate a large amount of financial data and assess different investment decisions across various market conditions.
This program provides a unique opportunity to combine these skills in a unified degree, and graduates will comprehend specialised knowledge in the financial services organisation and the application of emerging technologies in the finance industry.
Key facts
What you will study
To be eligible for the award of Master of Financial Technology, you must acquire 160 credit points (CP). Each course is valued at 10 CP, unless otherwise indicated.
There are three pathways available. Your eligibility for a particular option depends on your previous qualifications and relevant work experience.
- Standard pathway
- Advanced standing pathway (for students with a related degree in finance)
- Advanced standing pathway (for students with a related degree in information technology)
Complete the following:
- Programming Principles
- Computer Systems and Cyber Security
- Database Design
- Systems Developmen
- Finance Major (40 CP)
- Information Technology Major OR No Information Technology Major (40 CP)
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Financial Technology, you must have:
Pathway 1: 1-year program (80 CP)
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; and a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience.
Pathway 2: 1.5-year program (120 CP)
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.
Pathway 3: 1.5-year program (120 CP)
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; and a minimum of two years of full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience.
Pathway 4: 2-year program (160 CP)
You must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.
- A combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above.
English language requirements
English language requirements apply to international applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0.
- A minimum score of 575 on TOEFL.
- An internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19).
- No score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only).
- A minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English).
- An overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
If you do not meet the university's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. The university's Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You will be equipped for potential career opportunities as a financial apps developer, cybersecurity analyst, financial analyst, data analyst or compliance expert. You may work in mutual funds, superannuation funds, banks, insurance companies, treasury or stockbroking. Other careers might include foreign exchange dealer, futures and options trader, portfolio manager, risk analyst and financial services consultant.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $32,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 CP.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.