Swinburne University of Technology
Address
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Faculty
School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship
Campus
Hawthorn Campus
Course code: #MA-FIN
postgraduate
DegreeMaster of Finance (Coursework)
Quick facts
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Annual tuition (2022)
$40,200 AUD
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Application fee
Free
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Duration
2 years
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PSW
2 years
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Min GPA
50 out of 100
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CRICOS code
102233A
Deadlines
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
IELTS
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading
TOEFL
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading
PTE
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading
Cambridge
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
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
| Level | Approximate entry level | Lead to |
| Advanced (EAP) | IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalent | EAP 5 - Higher Education - Undergraduate & Postgraduate |
| Upper-intermediate (EAP) | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent | EAP 4 |
| Intermediate | IELTS 5.0 or equivalent | GE 3 - EAP 3 |
| Pre-intermediate | IELTS 4.5 or equivalent | GE 2 |
| Elementary | IELTS 3.5 or equivalent | GE 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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