Master of Finance

What you will study

Students must complete 96 units comprising:

• 24 units for all core courses.
• 48 units for all discipline courses.
• 24 units for electives.

Each course is worth six units.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any 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's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's 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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.

Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.

Credit determinations will be:

• Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
• Academically sound.
• Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.

Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.

Credit will only be granted if it:

• Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
• Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
• Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.

For more information, contact the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Explore analytical methodologies essential for business operations, economic principles, accounting practices and core financial concepts.
• Acquire skills to determine the inherent value of equity instruments and gain insights into fixed-income securities.
• Examine ethical frameworks, fostering integrity, transparency and fairness – quintessential attributes for professionals in the finance sector.
• Gain practical, hands-on experience through industry-aligned projects tailored to your interests and career aspirations.

Career outcomes

Upon completing the Master of Finance, you will possess the necessary qualifications to pursue diverse career paths within the finance industry. You could work as an insurance analyst, responsible for evaluating risks and formulating insurance policies for businesses. Or you could embark on a career as a stockbroker, facilitating the purchase and sale of securities on behalf of clients.

Other roles may include:

• Commercial Banker
• Investment Banker
• Equity Researcher
• Corporate Finance Consultant
• Risk Analyst
• Credit Analyst

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $43,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.