Macquarie University
Address
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Faculty
Macquarie Business School
Campus
North Ryde Campus (Wallumattagal)
Course code: #C000101C
postgraduate
DegreeMaster of Banking and Finance - FinTech (Coursework)
Quick facts
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Annual tuition (2024)
$43,200 AUD
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Application fee
Free
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Duration
2 years
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PSW
3 years
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Min GPA
50 out of 100
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CRICOS code
087880K
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
Deadlines
Overview
Master of Banking and Finance - FinTech
Macquarie’s highly practical Master of Banking and Finance is designed to meet employer needs and will develop your theoretical knowledge alongside your practical capabilities.
Part of a worldwide boom in innovation, fintech is the use of technology to improve business activities in finance.
Australia has one of the world’s most dynamic fintech industries, with a strong growth forecast.
In the FinTech specialisation, you’ll attain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of fintech and an understanding of major technological trends in the banking and finance sector.
You’ll learn to apply your superior technical skills to examine, interpret and appraise financial information and market conditions.
You’ll conduct independent research and solve sophisticated financial problems in complex contexts using sound professional judgment.
You’ll also develop your awareness of ethical, social, regulatory, economic, sustainability and global perspectives relevant to the financial sector, focusing on adopting financial technology.
Key features
- Study in the state-of-the-art facilities (Access real-time and simulation data in Finance Decision Lab and gain hands-on experience in financial decision-making.)
- Be uniquely prepared for career advancement (Undertake a specialisation with integrated professional development to boost your employability.)
Estimate your cost
Residency
Count of person
$55,824
Total costs
yearly
Details
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,920 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $12,624 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $43,200 |
Hourly wage
Min wage
23.23 AUD / 1 hour
in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight
Required documents
- Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
- Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
- Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
- Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents
Language requirements
IELTS
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading
TOEFL
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading
PTE
52
listening
52
writing
52
speaking
52
reading
Cambridge
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*
*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.
The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:
- IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- PTE Academic Online
Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer).
International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.
| Entry Requirement (Overall) | Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall) | ||||||
| IELTS | TOEFL iBT | Pearson (PTE) | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 4.0 | 44 | 30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ |
| 4.5 | 52 | 35 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ | 50+ |
| 5.0 | 60 | 41 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ |
| 5.5 | 66 | 49 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 |
| 6.0 | 73 | 50 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | |
| 6.5 | 83 | 58 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | ||
| 7.0 | 100 | 65 | 1-10 | 10-20 | |||
Academic background and requirement
2 years:
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent
1.5 years:
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
or
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
Assumed knowledge
None.
Recommended studies
None.
China: 60%
India: 50%
Masters qualifying programs
The programs will equip you with the necessary digital, information and academic literacies and the numeracy skills required for postgraduate studies in Australia.
Upon completing your chosen program, you can articulate into a range of master's degrees in the Macquarie Business School and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Career opportunities
- Account manager
- Business development manager
- Credit risk analyst
- Financial adviser or analyst
- Financial technology salesperson
- Fintech manager
- Fund manager
- Investment adviser
- Product manager
- Risk management specialist
- Stockbroker
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