University of Technology Sydney
Master of Finance (Extension)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop specialist expertise in financial management, investment analysis, capital markets and banking while extending your knowledge through advanced finance electives and applied financial case studies.
Course overview
Develop advanced financial knowledge with the Master of Finance (Extension) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Designed for graduates and professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in finance, banking and investment management, this postgraduate qualification explores the principles and analytical approaches used in financial decision-making. The course combines core finance knowledge with opportunities to specialise in selected areas of professional financial practice.
Explore financial management, financial modelling, capital markets and investment management alongside ethical and governance responsibilities in finance. You'll examine approaches to evaluating financial information, assessing investment opportunities and responding to complex financial challenges. Through case studies and applied financial analysis, the course connects financial theory with professional practice and develops your analytical, research and decision-making capabilities.
The 96-credit-point qualification comprises six compulsory subjects and 60 credit points of specialised finance study. You can complete an approved finance major alongside electives or select from a wider range of finance options. Delivered at the city campus, the course can be completed in two years full time or four years part time. Graduates may pursue management-related opportunities in finance, industry or government, depending on their qualifications and professional experience.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
The course requires completion of 96 credit points, comprising six compulsory subjects (36 credit points) and 60 credit points of specialist finance study. Each core subject is valued at six credit points.
Core subjects
Complete all six compulsory subjects:
- Financial Management
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Capital Markets
- Investment Management
- Ethics and Governance in Finance
- Applied Cases in Finance (Capstone)
Finance specialisations and electives
Complete 60 credit points through one of the following pathways:
- One approved finance major (36 credit points) and four finance electives (24 credit points).
- Ten approved finance electives (60 credit points).
Areas of specialised study include:
- Investment Management
- Corporate Finance
- Banking
- Financial Technology
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Finance (Extension), applicants must meet the following requirement:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).
Applicants who do not meet this requirement may consider the Graduate Certificate in Finance, subject to its admission requirements.
Supporting documentation
Applicants may need to provide:
- Academic transcripts and evidence of completed qualifications.
- Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable.
- Additional documentation requested during the application process.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirements for international students or domestic applicants with international qualifications are:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
- TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4, with a minimum writing score of 4.5.
- UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning based on relevant previous undergraduate or postgraduate studies, subject to UTS assessment and approval.
Subject exemptions
- A maximum of six subject exemptions may be granted, equivalent to 36 credit points.
- Up to four compulsory subjects may be approved for exemption based on relevant previous undergraduate study.
- Previous postgraduate studies may also be considered, subject to course requirements and the overall exemption limit.
- Recognition of prior learning for major and elective subjects must satisfy the relevant university requirements.
Articulation and further study
The Master of Finance (Extension) forms part of an articulated postgraduate pathway with the Graduate Certificate in Finance and Graduate Diploma in Finance.
Applications are assessed individually. Recognition of prior learning is not guaranteed.
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 a range of 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.
- Synthesise 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
Domestic full-fee paying prices
- Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $5,385
- Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $43,080
- Indicative total course fee in 2027: $87,883
Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.