Master of Finance

What you will study

The course requires completion of 72 credit points, comprising six compulsory subjects (36 credit points) and six major or elective subjects (36 credit points). Each compulsory subject is valued at six credit points.

Core subjects

Complete all six compulsory subjects:

• Financial Management
• Financial Modelling and Analysis
• Capital Markets
• Investment Management
• Ethics and Governance in Finance
• Applied Cases in Finance (Capstone)

Finance major or electives

Complete 36 credit points through one of the following pathways:

• One approved finance major.
• Six approved finance elective subjects.

Areas of specialised study include:

• Investment Management
• Corporate Finance
• Banking
• Financial Technology

Capstone

Applied Cases in Finance is a compulsory six-credit-point subject that integrates financial concepts through applied case studies.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Finance, applicants must meet the following requirement:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).

Applicants who do not meet this requirement may consider the Graduate Certificate in Finance, subject to its admission requirements.

Supporting documentation

Applicants may need to provide:

• Academic transcripts and evidence of completed qualifications.
• Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable.
• Additional documentation requested during the application assessment.

English language requirements

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
• TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4, with a minimum writing score of 4.5.
• UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
• Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning based on relevant previous undergraduate or postgraduate studies, subject to UTS assessment and approval.

Subject exemptions

• A maximum of six subject exemptions may be granted, equivalent to 36 credit points.
• Up to four compulsory subjects may be approved for exemption based on relevant previous undergraduate study.
• Relevant previous postgraduate study may also be considered, subject to the overall exemption limit and applicable course requirements.
• Recognition of prior learning within a major or elective component is subject to the relevant approval requirements.

Articulation and further study

The Master of Finance forms part of an articulated postgraduate pathway involving:

• Graduate Certificate in Finance
• Graduate Diploma in Finance
• Master of Finance

Applications are assessed individually. Approval is not guaranteed.

Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Finance will develop the ability to:

• Analyse complex financial and business problems and develop informed solutions.
• Communicate financial information, analyses and decisions effectively to professional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues and financial stakeholders to achieve shared project outcomes.
• Apply ethical decision-making frameworks and sustainability principles to financial practice.
• Integrate advanced financial and technological knowledge into professional decision-making.
• Critically reflect on ethical financial practices and Indigenous Australian perspectives relevant to finance.

Career outcomes

Career pathways may include:

• Banking Professional
• Financial Advisor
• Financial Broker
• Fund Manager
• Investment Banker
• Financial Analyst
• Finance Manager
• Financial Controller

Career opportunities depend on previous qualifications, professional experience and employer requirements. Some professional activities may require additional authorisation or registration.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Domestic full-fee paying prices

• Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $5,385
• Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $43,080
• Indicative total course fee in 2027: $65,482

Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.

Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.

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.