University of Queensland

Master of Finance and Investment Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Apply advanced financial modelling, portfolio analysis and quantitative investment strategies to assess assets, manage risk and make informed investment decisions, supported by practical learning through a compulsory industry project.

Course overview

The University of Queensland's Master of Finance and Investment Management is designed for graduates and finance professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in investment analysis, portfolio management and financial decision-making. The program develops advanced analytical and quantitative skills for navigating financial markets, evaluating investment opportunities and managing risks across different asset classes.

You'll explore financial modelling, asset pricing, portfolio management, derivatives and quantitative investment strategies. You'll also examine fixed income, public financial management, private equity, venture capital, real estate and infrastructure investments. Through case studies and applied financial analysis, you'll learn to assess investment performance, manage financial risks and make evidence-based decisions across traditional and alternative investments.

Delivered at UQ's Brisbane City location, the program can be completed in one year of full-time study or the part-time equivalent for domestic students. It combines online learning with three-day intensive face-to-face workshops, providing a flexible structure for working professionals. You'll complete a compulsory industry project to apply your knowledge to financial challenges in a professional context. Graduates may pursue careers in investment management, financial analysis, risk management and related financial services roles.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $6,073
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Brisbane City
Intake
26th January, 2027
21st June, 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

At UQ, a unit represents the value of individual courses that contribute to the total unit requirements of a program. Most UQ courses have a value of two units, though some may vary depending on the program or course structure.

To earn the Master of Finance and Investment Management, you must successfully complete 16 units, as detailed below. Each course is worth two units.

Core courses

  • Contemporary Financial Modelling and Analytics
  • Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management in Practice
  • Derivatives and Applied Risk Management
  • Quantitative Investment Strategies
  • Fixed Income and Public Financial Management
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Real Estate and Infrastructure
  • Industry Project

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • A bachelor's honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on UQ's 7-point scale.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, with a minimum GPA of 4.5, and at least two years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience.
  • A Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management from UQ, or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
  • A Graduate Certificate in Commerce from UQ, or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum GPA of 4.5.

Relevant disciplines

Relevant disciplines include accounting, commerce, economics, finance, mathematics or quantitative methods.

Applicants may also qualify with a bachelor's or honours degree containing at least five courses across areas such as calculus, advanced mathematics, mathematical analysis, finance, financial management, accounting, accounting management, business analytics, business information systems, algebra, probability, statistics, statics, differential equations, numerical analysis or multivariate analysis.

Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience should typically be post-graduation and includes finance, funds management, debt or liquidity management, broking, bank or corporate treasury, trading, business partnering in accounting, economics or finance, origination and investment banking.

Experience may involve front-office, middle-office or relevant support functions, including legal roles. Project management experience involving financial, venture capital or quantitative responsibilities may also be considered.

International applicants must achieve a minimum GMAT score of 550.

English language requirements

Applicants who are required to demonstrate English language proficiency must meet the following requirements:

  • IELTS Academic: Overall score of 7.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 100, with a minimum of 19 in listening, reading and speaking, and 21 in writing.
  • PTE Academic: Overall score of 72, with a minimum of 60 in each communicative skill.
  • Cambridge English Scale (CES): Overall score of 185, with a minimum of 169 in each component.
  • Bridging English (BE): Minimum overall grade of 5, with at least a C in each macro skill.

The Occupational English Test (OET) is not accepted.

Other ways of meeting English language requirements may be available. 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 to reduce the number of units that you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue career opportunities in roles such as:

  • Investment manager
  • Investment analyst
  • Risk manager
  • Market risk manager
  • Finance manager
  • Financial adviser
  • Investment banker

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $48,584 (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.