University of Technology Sydney
Master of Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
The course aims to provide a unique opportunity to acquire the skills and academic qualifications necessary to succeed in the finance industry. Graduates will acquire the requisite knowledge required to meet the Affiliate membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
Course overview
The Master of Finance allows students to acquire specialised skills in investment management, corporate finance, banking, financial technology, sustainable finance and ESG, or financial advice so that they can focus their degree to target a career in a specialised area of finance.
The teaching approach is interactive, with an emphasis on real-world applications and critical thinking. The curriculum makes extensive use of case studies and other authentic learning experiences, which ensure that theoretical knowledge is enhanced through practical application. After completing the course, they emerge with refined skills, ready to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in the dynamic world of finance.
Key facts
What you will study
The course comprises 72 credit points, made up of six core subjects (totalling 36 credit points) plus either a major (36 credit points) or six elective subjects (36 credit points).
Core subjects (36 credit points)
Complete all of the following subjects:
- Financial Management
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Capital Markets
- Investment Management
- Ethics and Governance in Finance
- Applied Cases in Finance (Capstone)
Finance specialisations (36 credit points)
Select one of the following options:
- Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Electives (Finance)
- Financial Advice
- Financial Technology
- Investment Management
- Sustainable Finance and ESG
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Academic requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75 per cent of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11027 Graduate Certificate in Finance.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
- AE5: Pass.
- PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
- C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions based on recognition of prior learning, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. Contact UTS for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include management-level positions in the finance sector, industry or government.
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyse and apply innovative and integrated solutions to complex finance and business problems.
- Communicate financial information and decisions clearly and persuasively in an appropriate form to stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively in teams and with finance stakeholders to deliver negotiated project outcomes.
- Evaluate and apply ethical theories and decision-making frameworks to financial practice to create equitable and sustainable outcomes for the economy and society.
- Integrate advanced professional and technological skills and knowledge necessary for expert practice in finance.
- Critically reflect on ethical practices in financial contexts to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in finance professions.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $19,725 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.
Tuition fees are charged:
- Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
- Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
- At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
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.