University of New South Wales

Master of Financial Technology

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

Build financial, technological and analytical capabilities to evaluate emerging FinTech models, develop technology-enabled solutions and respond to changing payments, lending, investment and regulatory environments.

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Course overview

The Master of Financial Technology is designed for professionals seeking to understand and respond to technology-led change across financial services. It brings together financial knowledge and technical capabilities for those working across finance, business or technology-related environments.

Develop your understanding of FinTech business models, decentralised finance, digital payments, technology-enabled lending, RegTech, InsurTech and robo-advice. Depending on your course selections, you can also strengthen your capabilities in programming, data management, analytics, investment and ethical decision-making.

The 12-course program allows you to combine at least seven FinTech-focused courses with up to five prescribed electives. These electives provide opportunities to explore areas such as finance, analytics, data science, programming and digital technology. An Applied FinTech Project is included among the available electives, although its availability may vary by study period.

Delivered fully online and part time, the program can be completed in two years. Students study one seven-week course at a time across six annual study periods. Graduates may pursue opportunities in areas such as financial analysis, digital payments, regulatory technology, decentralised finance and financial technology consulting.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
24 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,130
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
August, 2026
October, 2026
January, 2027
March, 2027
May, 2027
June, 2027
August, 2027
October, 2027
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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Fees
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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 complete the Master of Financial Technology, you must successfully complete units totalling 72 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points. 

Core units

Select at least 42 credit points from the following:

  • FinTech Ecosystem and Industry Insights
  • Decentralised Finance
  • RegTech Applications for Banking and Finance
  • Tech Disruption in Payments and Transfers
  • Tech Disruption in Funding and Lending
  • InsurTech Applications
  • Technical Tools for FinTech^
  • Robo-Advice
  • Managing a FinTech Startup
Electives

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Financial Technology you must have a recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) with WAM of 65 or above as determined by the UNSW Admissions entry calculator in any of the following areas: business, commerce, information systems and technology management, information technology, computer engineering and software engineering.

Entry via nested qualification

If you successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology with a WAM of 65 or above, you can progress to the graduate diploma and/or master's by coursework degree.

English language requirements

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses.
  • Prior study in the medium of English.
  • Other qualifications.
  • English waivers.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Potential roles:

  • Block Chain Developer
  • App Developer
  • Compliance Expert
  • Decentralised Finance Developer
  • Finance Consultant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Business Manager
  • Cryptocurrency Trader
  • Financial Regulator

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative total fee in 2026: $62,500 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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 program.