Master of Finance

    Master of Finance

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 34,595 / yaer
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Master of Finance

    About

    In the new world of finance, demand for innovative and analytical thinkers is higher than ever. Build these skills and more in the Master of Finance at RMIT.

    From sustainable finance to fintech, the Master of Finance in Melbourne keeps pace with the very latest trends in the finance industry — serving up a rich and relevant curriculum designed to prepare you for a rewarding career.

    This degree not only covers all the essential elements of finance, financial modelling, econometrics, trading, research and the analysis of financial markets, but it also develops soft skills to help you stand out. Highlights of the Master of Finance include the industry-led debating challenge, the CFA Institute Research challenge, and our finance career day.

    Where else will you get the opportunity to experience life on the trading floor? The purpose-built RMIT Trading Facility replicates a large bank or corporate treasury, using real-time market data from Refinitiv Eikon, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange, for simulation-style teaching and learning. One of the largest tertiary-based facilities in the world, it gives you invaluable opportunities to sharpen your skills and build your understanding of financial trading. Here, you’ll undertake technical workshops that span risk analysis, decision-making under pressure, foreign exchange, dealing techniques and more, all designed to turn you into the consummate finance professional. Having already applied theory to practice here, you’ll have the skills to pursue a thrilling and challenging career in banking, stockbroking, risk management, and beyond.

    By joining our Master of Finance, you’ll gain an in-demand set of skills that you can apply in the real world to help shape the future of finance.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    2 year duration

    You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher level qualification in any discipline.

    1.5 year duration

    You must have successfully completed:

    • An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher level qualification in Business (or a related discipline) from a recognised tertiary institution*.

    OR

    1 year duration

    • An Australian Bachelor Honours degree, with a major in Finance or a cognate discipline or equivalent*.

    *Qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years.

    ^ Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate you will have the opportunity to progress to the Master degree.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
    • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

    For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

    Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

    Career

    As a graduate of the Master of Finance, your career prospects are incredibly bright.

    Upon graduating, you will have covered all the broad areas of finances, while also building a solid repertoire of soft skills. It means you’ll be ready for wherever you want your career to take you. It could be the banking sector, the finance function of large corporations, financial advisory or fund management. Take your pick.

    Finance job titles can include:

    • banker
    • credit manager
    • financier
    • financial analyst
    • financial controller
    • finance director
    • fund manager
    • treasurer
    • stockbroker
    • working capital specialist.

    The above roles all have strong future growth, with Jobs and Skills Australia projecting that work opportunities for the financial and insurance services industry are set to increase by 6.5% to 2028.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    34,595 / yaer
    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Find a course

    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

    If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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    Master of Finance

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne