University of South Australia
Master of Finance (Global Investment and Trade)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Equip yourself with the skills to manage critical issues facing global trade, international business and finance.
Course overview
The Master of Finance (Global Investment and Trade) will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the interconnections between institutions and global financial markets, as well as the implications of changing regulation and policy.
Using state-of-the-art market simulation programs in the Iress Trading Room on campus, you will gain hands-on experience and further understand the intricacies behind international investment. You can also choose to enhance your business consulting skills and experience through a professional placement in Australia or overseas.
You will graduate career-ready with the skills and financial expertise to manage real-world challenges in a global environment.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Finance (Global Investment and Trade) is made up of 16 courses including two electives and two specialisation electives.
Complete the following courses:
- Economic Principles for Business
- Accounting for Management M
- Statistics for Data Science
- Commercial Law M
- Financial Theory and Financial Markets
- International Finance
- Investment Management
- Corporate Finance
- Global Banking and Financial Management
- Issues in International Trade
- Money, Banking and Global Financial Markets
- International Perspectives in FinTech
- Two specialisation electives
- Two electives
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
- A completed graduate diploma from a recognised higher education institution.
- A completed graduate certificate from a recognised higher education institution.
Applicants who have one of the following are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL (18 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in one and a half years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study:
- A completed bachelor's degree in a business discipline.
- A completed bachelor's degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management.
- A completed graduate certificate in a business discipline.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer (study credit) is the formal recognition of your prior learning and previous work/life experience. It can be granted for specific courses (subjects) or for a block of courses where your previous qualification or experience has equivalent learning.
So, what counts as prior learning? It can be from one of the following providers:
- Recognised higher education provider.
- TAFE or other recognised VET provider.
- Professional body, enterprise, private educational institution, or other similar body.
- Work experience.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of this degree use their broad range of skills and specialist knowledge to pursue international finance-related roles, both locally and abroad. You could consider roles such as:
- Trade finance specialist
- International financial trader or adviser
- Global fund manager
- Corporate treasury analyst
- Economic adviser
- Global policy analyst
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual fee in 2025: $34,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The fee is based on 1.0 EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Study Load).
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per year.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.