Master of Finance
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    Master of Finance

    Deakin University
    Deakin University
    Australia
    Australia, Burwood
    University Rank:#207
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 48,000 / year(s)
    Master of Finance

    About

    Study at a university ranked in the top 1% in the world for finance* and delve into the modern financial techniques underpinning investment, financing and risk management decisions of multinational corporations with Deakin’s Master of Finance. Learn about financial markets, corporate governance, corporate finance, derivative securities and portfolio management. You will also be exposed to new knowledge areas such as FinTech, Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

    Want to expand your career options with a versatile skill set in finance?

    The coursework and research components have been designed to enhance professional practice in a range of financial domains, which may be of particular interest to you if you’re currently working as a finance professional.

    Develop analytical skills for making key financial management decisions, incorporating time-value-of money and risk-return analysis, plus learn how to apply financial knowledge to solve real-world financial decision problems. Through practice, you will become adept to various digital technologies used to process complex financial data, information and ideas.

    As a graduate, you will also have the option to complement your primary studies in finance with a specialisation in a wide range of business-related fields. Designed to meet industry demand for skilled professionals with a breadth of transferable skills, a specialisation can help deepen your knowledge in a particular business field and benefit your future career.

    This course aims to provide a high-level education in finance issues and research methodologies. Depending on your unit choice, you may be eligible for membership to Finance and Treasury Association and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

    * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

    Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, you may commence this course with admission credit and complete your course in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent).

      Academic requirements

      1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points

      To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

      • completion of a bachelor degree (honours) (AQF 8) or higher in a related discipline
      • completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
      • completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline

      1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points

      To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

      • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline
      • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

      2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points

      To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied*) you will need to meet the following criteria:

      • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline

      ^Related discipline degree: A 'related discipline' award for this course is a Bachelor degree in Finance, or a Bachelor degree in Commerce or Management or Business with a major sequence in Finance.

      ^Relevant work experience: Relevant work experience is business experience in either a finance role or a managerial position with business oversight responsibilities in a finance related field, such as financial consulting, financial analysis, treasury management, corporate finance, fund management and banking.

      *Recognition of prior learning will still be considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more below.

      English language proficiency requirements

      To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

      English Requirements

      • PTEMin 65
      • IELTSMin 6.5
      • TOEFLMin 94

      Career

      Career outcomes

      The Master of Finance can lead you to a diverse range of local and international careers in corporations, financial institutions, managed funds and audit companies as a:

      • auditor
      • budget analyst and forecaster
      • business analyst
      • compliance analyst
      • credit analyst
      • customer relationship manager
      • financial advisor
      • finance manager
      • fund manager
      • investment analyst
      • risk advisor
      • treasurer.

      Fee Information

      Application Fee 55

      How to Apply

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      • Submit your application

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      Master of Finance
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      Deakin University
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      Australia, Burwood

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