Macquarie University

Master of Banking and Finance and Master of Management

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

Lead financial decisions with a management mindset by combining advanced banking and finance expertise with practical capabilities in leadership, strategy and organisational change.

Course overview

Macquarie University’s Master of Banking and Finance and Master of Management brings together specialist financial knowledge and the ability to lead people, projects and organisational change. The double degree is suited to graduates seeking careers that require both financial expertise and a broader understanding of how organisations operate.

You will examine banking and financial intermediation, corporate finance, investments and current industry issues while developing capabilities in leadership, digital innovation, global management, strategic change and project management. A specialisation in Financial Management, FinTech or Sustainable Finance allows you to deepen your financial expertise, while internships and projects with partner organisations provide opportunities to apply your learning and expand your professional network.

Delivered in person at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus, the course can be completed in two years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. You will graduate with two separate master’s degrees and be prepared for opportunities across banking, corporate finance, investment, risk, financial analysis, consulting, operations and organisational management.

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 $4,650
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Macquarie North Ryde
Intake
22nd February, 2027
26th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To earn the Master of Banking and Finance and Master of Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.

You must complete the requirements of both master’s degree components.

Master of Banking and Finance

Core units

Complete the following core units:

  • Banking and Financial Intermediation
  • Corporate Finance
  • Investments
  • Current Issues in Banking and Finance

Specialisation

Complete one 40-credit-point specialisation:

  • Financial Management
  • FinTech
  • Sustainable Finance

Master of Management

Core units

Complete the following core units:

  • Digital Innovation
  • Managing Globally
  • Learning to be a Leader
  • Capstone – Management Project
  • Strategic Change Management
  • Project Management

Elective units

Select 20 credit points from the following:

  • Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Entrepreneurship in Business
  • Management of People at Work
  • Management of Data, Analytics and Change
  • Corporate Finance

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this double degree, applicants must satisfy the admission requirements for both the Master of Banking and Finance and the Master of Management.

Master of Banking and Finance requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have at least two years of relevant full-time professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.

Related fields include accounting, actuarial studies, banking, economics, finance, insurance and valuation.

Relevant professional experience may include technical, specialist, managerial or decision-making roles requiring knowledge of finance, banking, actuarial studies, accounting or economics.

Master of Management requirements

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have at least two years of relevant approved professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.

Related fields include accounting, actuarial studies, advertising, banking, business, commerce, communication, economics, finance, hospitality management, insurance, international business, management, marketing, media studies, public relations, public or healthcare administration, supply chain management and valuation.

Relevant experience may include work in business, commerce or management.

The university will assess whether an applicant’s qualifications and experience satisfy the requirements of both degree components. Meeting the requirements for only one component is not sufficient for admission to the double degree.

Supporting documents

Applicants seeking admission based on professional experience must provide:

  • A current résumé.
  • A workplace reference letter confirming their relevant experience.

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.

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

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Account Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • Chief Executive Officer or General Manager
  • Corporate Finance Manager
  • Credit Risk Analyst
  • Entrepreneur
  • Finance Manager
  • Financial Adviser or Analyst
  • Fund Manager
  • Industry Specialist Manager
  • Innovator
  • International Marketing Consultant
  • Investment Adviser
  • Mortgage Broker
  • Operations Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Sales Manager
  • Stockbroker
  • Superannuation Adviser or Analyst

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2027: $37,200 (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.