Master of Finance and Business Analytics

    Master of Finance and Business Analytics

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,885 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Master of Finance and Business Analytics

    About

    Adelaide University’s Master of Finance and Business Analytics will prepare you for advanced roles in financial services. If you’re looking to change careers, deepen your business knowledge or widen your job prospects – this degree is for you.

    Over two years of full-time study, you’ll build a solid foundation across key business disciplines, while deepening your understanding of financial concepts like equity valuation, fixed income securities, derivatives and investment management. You’ll also sharpen your analytical skills, exploring customer analytics, predictive and visual analytics and modern technologies like AI and big data. Work on real-world projects focusing on finance and business analytics, so you’ll be ready to enter your chosen field.

    Your studies will prepare you to work in various industries, including commercial banking, investment banking, equity research, corporate finance consulting, private equity, corporate treasury, risk analysis and credit analysis.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
    • A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

    This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.5 on a 7-point scale for entry.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    This degree will prepare you to enter advanced roles within the financial services sector. Maybe you’ll become a treasury analyst, overseeing a company’s finances by managing cash flow, investments and risk. Perhaps you’ll work as a risk manager, using data-driven models to identify, analyse and manage financial risks. 

    Other roles to consider include: 

    • Commercial banker 
    • Investment banker 
    • Equity researcher 
    • Finance consultant  
    • Risk analyst  
    • Big data analytics specialist 
    • Business intelligence analyst 
    • Management analyst/consultant 
    • Operations research analyst 
    • Market research analyst.  

    Industry trends 

    Leadership roles in business rely heavily on financial skills – enabling leaders to make informed decisions that promote business growth and ensure financial stability (Green Growth CPAs, 2024). Analytical skills are also highly valued by employers and are recognised as a top driver of employment opportunities (World Economic Forum, 2023). Position yourself for success, with sought-after skills in finance and business analytics with Adelaide University.  

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,885 / year(s)

    Master of Finance and Business Analytics

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide