Course code: #C000101C
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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.
$55,824
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,920 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $12,624 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $43,200 |
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:
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 | |||
2 years:
1.5 years:
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Assumed knowledge
None.
Recommended studies
None.
China: 60%
India: 50%
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.
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