Victoria University
Master of Business Administration (Finance)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Capitalise your ambition, turning your business acumen into your most valuable asset.
Course overview
VU Online's MBA (Finance) isn’t just about numbers. It’s also about gaining the financial knowledge to drive corporate strategies and engaging in discussions resulting in optimal business decision-making.
Across 12 specialist units of study, you’ll develop the strategic, analytical and financial skills demanded of today’s senior business leader. You’ll also network with a community of like-minded peers via VU Online's intuitive and immersive online learning environment.
Key facts
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
This course includes four specialist MBA (Finance) subjects and eight core business units. You will also complete a practical, multi-faceted capstone project. Each unit of study lasts for seven weeks.
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- Advanced Finance
- Business Consulting
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Management
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Strategic Management and Business Policy
- Art and Practice of Leadership
- Supply and Demand Strategy for Pricing
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following requirements:
- Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
- Completion of an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
- Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline and five years of managerial experience.
- Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the graduate certificate (in the same discipline) based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the graduate certificate, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible to enter this master's degree with credit for past skills and/or study, known as advanced standing.
If you've already completed any of the units in the course in which you are enrolling, or their equivalent, you may be eligible for advanced standing.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduate ready for various roles in business, such as:
- Chief executive officer
- Chief financial officer
- Senior managing consultant
- Financial manager
- Strategic planning manager
- Financial director
- Director of business development
- Head of finance
Fees and FEE-HELP
Cost per unit in 2026: $4,155 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total cost for 12 units in 2026: $49,860 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The total cost of completing your degree at Victoria University (VU) Online depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for advanced standing, which is assessed after you submit your application.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
2026 student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Note that you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s loan scheme, FEE-HELP. The loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university program. It can be used for all or part of the tuition.