Master of Management (Finance)
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    Master of Management (Finance)

    University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#13
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,205 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Master of Management (Finance)

    About

    Overview

    Why study finance at Melbourne Business School?

    1. Financial immersion and business breadth: Gain deep knowledge in finance including areas like investment management, financial management and corporate financial policy while gaining a strong foundation in disciplines like accounting, economics and management.
    2. Test your skills in industry: Complete an internship or a consulting subject working to solve a real company problem in Melbourne, Paris, Kuala Lumpur or London.
    3. New accelerated option available fast-track your study with intensive versions of the course allowing you to complete in 1 or 1.5 years.
    4. Engage with leading academics and industry in class: Our subjects include regular guest lectures by industry experts and our world-renowned academics also have strong links with the professional bodies of our accredited programs.
    5. Leading reputation and global network: Melbourne is consistently ranked among the world's top universities for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings 2025), and the Faculty has over 60,000 alumni in over 100 countries, ensuring that you join a valuable network of peers from all business disciplines right from day one.

    What is it about?

    The Master of Management (Finance) will equip you with the professional skills and knowledge to prepare you for the finance profession. The program provides you with a foundation in the various business disciplines and builds a strong base of knowledge in the discipline of finance. As the program progresses, you will focus on advanced studies in finance that enhance your skills in financial analysis. The degree is recognised by the CFA Institute.

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    Who is it for?

    This degree is ideal for anyone holding an undergraduate degree in an area outside of business/commerce whose goal may be to assume a managerial position in the field of finance.

    The program is offered as a 1.5 year full time option (part-time equivalent available for domestic students) if you have previously completed a undergraduate degree in business, commerce or a related discipline.

    If you have studied Finance previously, we recommend our Master of Finance program.

    Accelerated versions also available:

    We offer an accelerated 1-year intensive version for people with a commerce/business background and a 1.5-year intensive option for those new to commerce.

    Master of Management suite of programs also include:

    • Master of Management
    • Master of Management (Accounting)
    • Master of Management (Accounting & Finance)
    • Master of Management (Human Resources)
    • Master of Management (Marketing)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission criteria

    Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

    You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

    Calculate your eligibility

    English language requirements

    All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

    • English language test score requirements

    • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

      IELTS

      7.0

      with no band less than 6.5

      TOEFL

      94+

      with writing 24; speaking 20; reading 19; listening 20

      PEARSON

      72+

      with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 64

      CAMBRIDGE

      185+

      with no skill less than 176
      *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

    About selection

    When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

    The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

    Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

  • English language test score requirements

  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    IELTS

    7.0

    with no band less than 6.5

    TOEFL

    94+

    with writing 24; speaking 20; reading 19; listening 20

    PEARSON

    72+

    with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 64

    CAMBRIDGE

    185+

    with no skill less than 176
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

    • Career

    Employment Outcomes

    Our graduates have gone on to some successful and varied careers. These are just some examples:

    Within 1 year of graduating

    Assistant Manager, Lending Services (Institutional and Complex) ANZ

    Within 3 years of graduating

    Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton, US

    Within 4 years of graduating

    FX Trader at Bank Negara, Malaysia

    Practical Skills

    You will leave the degree with a number of essential skills, including the ability to:

    • Obtain, analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation
    • Apply strategic and critical thinking in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society
    • Be an effective decision maker in business and commerce

    Melbourne Business School students are also offered the opportunity to develop their employability skills through our Skills Workshops.

    Professional recognition

    CFA Institute®

    The University of Melbourne is a participant in the University Affiliation Program of the CFA Institute, the global association for investment professionals that awards the prestigious CFA designation. The Master of Management (Finance) covers at least 70% of all three levels of the CFA program candidate body of knowledge (CBOK) topics, the CFA Institute ethical and professional standards, and other CFA program partner requirements. Recognition as a CFA Affiliated University signals to students, employers and the marketplace that the university curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA exams.

    As part of the affiliation, students in the Master of Management (Finance) are eligible for scholarships, access to CFA Institute curriculums, journals, webcasts, and other educational resources.

    Success stories

    Simon Sun

    Strategy and Sales Operations Lead at Google, Shanghai

    Eliani Gunawan

    Associate Director, Portfolio Analysis and Monitoring at Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore

    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    39,205 / year
    Application Fee 154

    Master of Management (Finance)

    University of Melbourne

    University of Melbourne

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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