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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Finance (Coursework)

Course code: #MA-FIN

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Finance (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $40,200 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    102233A

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 22-February-2023 2023-02-22
Winter-July 26-July-2023 2023-07-26
Fall-February 22-February-2024 2024-02-22
Winter-July 26-July-2024 2024-07-26

Overview

Master of Finance

The Master of Finance at the Swinburne University of Technology is a forward-looking, specialist program designed to boost your career prospects in finance, investment and banking.

Be challenged with real-world issues, applied projects, robust discussions with practising professionals, and learn how fintech is transforming the financial world.

Prepare for the new financial frontier with an understanding of how to embrace the lightning-fast technological advances in areas such as AI, big data, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

Develop the skills and knowledge required to be a proficient analyst. One with strong abilities in data analysis and visualisation. 

This course will also equip you with a strong sense of ethics and social responsibilities within the finance and investment sector and legal and regulatory compliance.

The curriculum in this course covers seventy per cent of the Candidate's Body of Knowledge (CBOK) needed to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst and CAIA accreditation exams.

The finance master's program is highly flexible, with blended online and on-campus options and a wide range of specialisations and electives.

Depending on prior learning and experience, you may complete the Master of Finance in one year, 18 months or two years.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$52,300

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,100
Tuition 1 person $40,200

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system
  • Evidence of work experience (i.e. a resume and statement of employment from your employer)
  • Official English language translations of any documents not in English
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Swinburne English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) is designed to help you improve your English language skills to study or progress your career.

Swinburne offers two types of English language courses: General English and English for Academic Purposes.

General English is designed to improve your language skills for day-to-day situations. It can also prepare you for further English language studies.

English for Academic Purposes is designed to teach you the language skills needed to study at university. 

It can help you meet the minimum English language entry requirements for entry to your chosen course at Swinburne.

Prerequisites:

IELTS or equivalent

LevelApproximate entry levelLead to
Advanced (EAP)IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalentEAP 5 - Higher Education - Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Upper-intermediate (EAP)IELTS 5.5 or equivalentEAP 4
IntermediateIELTS 5.0 or equivalentGE 3 - EAP 3
Pre-intermediateIELTS 4.5 or equivalentGE 2
Elementary       IELTS 3.5 or equivalentGE 1

Academic background and requirement

Applicants are required to have completed one of the following:

  • a bachelor's degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent or
  • the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)

Applicants with additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.

Postgraduate Qualifying Program

The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) prepares students who do not meet Swinburne’s English language and/or academic entry requirements to undertake postgraduate study at Swinburne.

Successful completion of this program offers guaranteed entry to the first year of a postgraduate degree or double degree at Swinburne.

Career opportunities

  • Banker
  • Financier
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial planner
  • Finance Manager
  • Fund Manager
  • Stockbroker

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