Swinburne University of Technology

Master of Finance

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Learn how fintech is transforming the financial world and understand how to embrace technological advances in areas such as AI, big data, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

Course overview

The Master of Finance is designed for graduates seeking advanced knowledge of finance, investment and financial technology. The course combines established financial theory with emerging areas of the industry, examining how technology, data and changing markets are influencing financial services and investment decision-making.

You will explore corporate finance, financial markets, portfolio management, alternative investments, fixed income, derivatives and risk management alongside FinTech, AI, blockchain, cybersecurity and data analytics. The course also considers ethics, behavioural finance and sustainability, giving you a broader understanding of the factors shaping contemporary finance.

The two-year course comprises 16 units totalling 200 credit points, including two applied project units where you can bring together financial and analytical knowledge. Swinburne is affiliated with the CFA Institute and is an academic partner of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, with the curriculum incorporating content relevant to further professional study. Eligible students with relevant qualifications or professional experience may receive advanced standing and complete the course in a shorter timeframe.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,568
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 100 credit points (eight units) per year.
Campus
Hawthorn
Intake
3rd August, 2027
3rd September, 2026
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To earn the Master of Finance, you must complete 16 units. Each unit is worth 12.5 credit points.

Foundation units

Complete the following four foundation units:

  • Frontiers in FinTech
  • Economics
  • Accounting Systems and Reporting
  • Business Statistical Modelling

Core units

Complete the following 12 core units:

  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Data Science for Business
  • Portfolio Management
  • Alternative Investments
  • Financial Markets and Sustainability
  • Ethics and Behavioural Finance Research
  • Data Analytics and Valuation Project
  • Applied Financial Services Project
  • Fixed Income Securities
  • Innovative Finance 2.0: Blockchain, Quantum and Cyber Security
  • AI for Finance and Accounting
  • Derivatives and Risk Management

Entry requirements

Qualifications

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have completed one of the following:

  • A bachelor's degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
  • Graduate Diploma of Finance.
  • Graduate Certificate of Finance.

Applicants who have additional qualifications may be eligible to enter the program with advanced standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.

One-year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

  • The Graduate Certificate of Finance.
  • An honours bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

1.5-year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

  • A bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
  • A graduate certificate in a related discipline.
  • A bachelor's degree (or higher award) in any discipline and two years of relevant work experience.

Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Head of Academic Unit (or delegate) with reference to School-determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used as the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

English language requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have gained extensive and relevant knowledge through formal training or acquired relevant skills through work or through life experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Contact the university or visit their website for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

At completion of the Master of Finance, graduates will be able to:

  • Utilise coherent and advanced knowledge of finance and financial technology concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking.
  • Synthesise judgment and creativity to identify innovative solutions to complex financial problems, employing problem-solving, design and decision-making methodologies, with intellectual independence.
  • Critically evaluate financial markets and the investment landscape by effectively engaging with market trends, investment strategies and regulatory frameworks to make informed financial decisions and provide strategic investment recommendations.
  • Apply integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, respect and a developing awareness of Indigenous, local and global cultures in a sustainable context.
  • Function as an effective member of a team and communicate proficiently in professional practice.
  • Critically evaluate finance and financial technology applications to the analysis, design and operation of business models using advanced quantitative finance theories and methods.
  • Employ knowledge of research principles to plan and execute a piece of research independently.

Career outcomes

Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in today’s complex and changing business environment. The examples below demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.

  • Financial analyst
  • Finance manager
  • Financial technology professional
  • Stockbroking professional
  • Insurance professional
  • Project manager
  • Finance industry professional

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated yearly fee in 2026: $36,540 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Estimated total fee in 2026: $73,080 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change based on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. These fees apply to units studied in 2026 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Student fees 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.

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 with the cost of a university course.