RMIT University

Master of Finance

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

Gain an in-demand set of skills that you can apply in the real world to help shape the future of finance.

Course overview

From sustainable finance to fintech, the Master of Finance keeps pace with the very latest trends in the finance industry, serving up a rich and relevant curriculum designed to prepare you for a rewarding career.

The Master of Finance not only covers all the essential elements of finance, financial modelling, econometrics, trading, research and the analysis of financial markets, but it also develops soft skills to help you stand out. Highlights of the Master of Finance include the industry-led debating challenge, the CFA Institute Research Challenge and RMIT's finance career day.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

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 $4,800
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.

From $613 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. Fees are determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Melbourne CBD
Intake
February, 2027
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.
16
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans and HECS-HELP loans are available to assist eligible domestic students with the cost of a university program.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

This degree comprises of 16 courses or 192 credit points. All courses listed may not be available each semester.

At RMIT University, the terms “course” and “courses” may also be used to refer to individual “subjects” or units of study.

Year One of the Program

Core courses

Complete the following courses:

  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Managerial Finance
  • Quantitative Financial Methods and Modelling
  • Global Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Financial Econometrics
  • Fixed Income Securities and Credit Analysis

AND

Select and complete one 12 credit point course from the Option Course List.

Year Two of the Program
Option Course List

Entry requirements

Two-year duration

  • Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

1.5-year duration (with advanced standing)

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
  • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline, plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
  • RMIT's Graduate Certificate in Finance.

One-year duration (with advanced standing)

  • Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's honours degree, with a major in finance or a cognate discipline or equivalent.

Notes:

  • You do not need to make a separate application for advanced standing (1.5-year duration). RMIT will assess your eligibility for advanced standing as part of your program application. However, if you would also like to be assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning, you must submit a detailed CV with your application. All assessments are made on a case-by-case basis.
  • Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.

English language requirements

You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework programs to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will have developed the knowledge and skills required to proactively apply concepts, principles, theories and methods across all areas of finance, including risk management, legal practice and corporate governance, to help meet organisational goals. Graduates will also be able to analyse and evaluate financial models relevant to organisations or projects, and apply various research principles and methods when designing innovative solutions to challenges in contemporary business practice.

As students build knowledge in this discipline, the work-integrated learning component of the program will enable them to demonstrate what they have learned and identify key areas for focus and improvement.

Studies in this program will also teach graduates how to clearly communicate ideas and outcomes, negotiate issues and resolve conflicts, and engage with both specialist and non-specialist audiences in a socially responsible and ethical manner. In addition to being able to collaborate effectively and work autonomously across a range of contexts, graduates will also be empowered to pursue ongoing personal and professional development and continually expand their careers.

Career outcomes

Fees and FEE-HELP

Commonwealth Supported Place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $613–$2,253 (12-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $4,908–$18,025
Indicative full-course fee: $9,816–$36,050

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $4,800 (12-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $38,400
Indicative full-course fee: $76,800

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 192 credit point (16 units) course structure completed over 2 years.

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.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

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

HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

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