University of Technology Sydney
Master of Financial Analysis
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 Months
- Course Type: Master's
The course is designed to enhance the graduate's professional practice in finance, banking and investment. Guest lectures delivered by leading practitioners from Australian banks and financial companies allowing industry experience to be brought into the classroom
Course overview
This course is designed for aspiring financial analysts, who wish to acquire the skills to assess the financial viability of complex projects and investment opportunities. Choose this course for its comprehensive approach to corporate finance, corporate valuation, accounting, and business law.
Its distinctiveness lies in the balanced integration of accounting, finance, investment, and legal knowledge, ensuring a well-rounded mastery of the skills of a professional financial analyst. The learning experience combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Key facts
What you will study
The course totals 72 credit points (CP) of study, made up of 12 core subjects:
Core subjects
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Economics for Management
- Financial Management
- Investment Management
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Accounting
- Contemporary Business Law
- Advanced Corporate Valuation
- Financial Planning and Taxation
- Applied Cases in Finance (Capstone)
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 the Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:
- 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 the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include financial analyst and management-level positions in the financial services sector, industry and government.
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyse and apply innovative and integrated solutions to complex finance, financial analysis, 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, analytical 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.