Master of Finance and Banking

Masters (Coursework)

This coursework Masters is designed for students seeking a comprehensive postgraduate degree in applied finance and financial management. The course prepares students to work in the dynamic financial services industry.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

L98, 079115C

Domestic Fees

$28,450 per year / $56,900 total

International Fees

$36,150 per year / $72,300 total

About this course

This coursework Masters is designed for students seeking a comprehensive postgraduate degree in applied finance and financial management.

The course prepares students to work in the dynamic financial services industry. The course focuses on how individuals, financial institutions, businesses and governments make borrowing, lending and investment decisions.

Students will learn how to identify, analyse and interpret financial information and use industry-relevant databases and software. The financial services industry demands graduates who can think critically and have an analytical approach to problem solving; attributes that students will develop through this course.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Finance and Banking may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

Demonstrate mastery of a global body of financial knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods in finance.
Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic financial problems.
Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables in the field of finance.
Justify financial decisions and judgements that address complex issues considering the ethical and social consequences.

Demonstrate mastery of a global body of financial knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods in finance.
Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic financial problems.
Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables in the field of finance.
Justify financial decisions and judgements that address complex issues considering the ethical and social consequences.

Career pathways

The course provides an internationally portable qualification, relevant to employment in the financial services sector worldwide including; investment and international banking, corporate treasury and money markets, funds management, financial planning, financial analytics, management consulting and more.

Possible future job titles

Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor, Finance Broker, Lending Manager, Investment and International Banker, Financial Planner, Management Consultant

Edith Cowan University (ECU)