Bond University -
Master of Finance and Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Strengthen your career in finance and enhance your understanding of financial principles in business and their application to corporate financial policy, international financial markets, derivative assets and their associated markets.
Course Overview
Bond's MBA develops global leaders who think critically, creatively and strategically. The program is founded on three key pillars of innovation, data analytics, and business transformation of which you will gain core functional knowledge and focused expertise with a specially crafted program to deliver you greater flexibility while you study. In combination with the Master of Finance, you will acquire expertise in finance and investments and a firm academic grounding and a hands-on appreciation of the industry, so you are ready to use your new skills from day one.
Classes combine theoretical knowledge in Finance with practical insights delivered through case studies and guest lectures. Team building is encouraged through group projects and communication skills are enhanced through class presentations. The small class sizes in the Master of Finance allow for personalised attention and unparalleled access to Bloomberg terminals at the Bond FinTech Hub.
The program equips students to think critically, communicate professionally, work collaboratively, make ethical and responsible business decisions, and work effectively in a global business context characterised by change and uncertainty. Designed to blend industry-relevant research with practical applications and challenges, the intended learning outcomes are centred on the three pillars of leadership, global business and entrepreneurship, developing graduates who can think critically and strategically in this context.
The program is designed to provide graduates with the core underlying technical skills that inform effective decision making, framed around the development of the interpersonal, cross-cultural and communication skills that are required to lead in the implementation of these decisions.
Key Facts
September, 2025
What will you study
To complete the Master of Finance/Master of Business Administration, you must complete 180 credit points (CP):
Individuals, Teams and Leadership (5 CP)
Interpersonal Dynamics (5 CP)
Effective Decision Making (5 CP)
Motivation and Organisation (5 CP)
Managerial Economics (5 CP)
Marketing for Managers (5 CP)
Accounting for Managers (5 CP)
Financial Decision Making (5 CP)
Data Analytics for Decision Making (10 CP)
Strategic Insight (10 CP)
MBA Capstone (10 CP)
Advanced Corporate Finance (10 CP)
Portfolio Analysis and Investments (10 CP)
Financial Institutions and Risk Management (10 CP)
International Finance (10 CP)
Project Innovation and Change (10 CP)
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet the following criteria:
- Successful completion of quality undergraduate degree from a recognised institution.
Additional entry requirements:
- Minimum three years of work experience.
- Cover letter detailing your career goals, future ambitions and experience.
- Two professional referee reports.
- An interview with the program director may be required.
Alternative entry option
If you don't currently hold the required academic qualifications, there are alternative pathways. You may use prior work experience to apply for entry into this program. To do so, you will need to provide documentation of your employment history, including a statement from your employer about your position, time in the role and a brief overview of the role you performed.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed previous tertiary studies, you may be able to gain credit for previous subjects. To apply, you will need to submit your academic transcripts to the Office of Future Students, including detailed subject outlines or course descriptions for each relevant subject.
Outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- Financial analyst
- Wealth manager
- Business analyst
- Financial advisor
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total program fee in 2025: $100,480 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative semester program fee in 2025: $16,747 (domestic full-fee paying place)
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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 with the cost of a university course.