Master of Finance and Banking (Advanced)

Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

MA-MFBADV, 088298E

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Aug

Domestic Fees

$29,600 per year / $59,200 total

International Fees

$36,480 per year

About this course

The Master of Finance and Banking (Advanced) is designed to provide students with design-led problem solving skills, industry-based work experience and pathways for specialised doctoral research in finance and banking.

The Master of Finance and Banking (Advanced) incorporates units on research methodology and techniques as well as two units of a finance/banking research project which will deliver the skills and knowledge to undertake an industry-based, design-led research. This pathway is geared for students wanting to progress to a PhD or Professional doctorate with the goal of achieving employment in Higher Education, financial analysis and banking research.

This postgraduate program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain specialised finance and banking knowledge through research.

This course develops pathways for membership and programs of Financial Planning Association (FPA), Finance and Treasury Association (FTA) and Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). This course also provides for further learning to pursue global professional credentials such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program and charter.

The Master of Finance and Banking (Advanced) forms the final stage in a nested suite of programs consisting of:

Graduate Certificate of Finance and Banking
Graduate Diploma of Finance and Banking(GD-FINBAN) ^
Master of Finance and Banking or
Master of Finance and Banking (Advanced) (MA-MFBADV)

^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma however it is available as an exit award. (Not available by Admission)

A student cannot be awarded two masters level courses from the same nested suite.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
adaptable and able to manage change and
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. social-cultural, economic and natural).

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Finance and Banking (Advanced), students must complete 200 credit points comprising of:

13 core units (162.5 credit points)
3 elective units (37.5 credit points) from the list provided

NB: Students who select unit BUS80021 (25 credit points) will only need to complete one (1) other elective unit (37.5 credit points in total).Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Finance and Banking (Advanced) is 100 credit points (normally eight units)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

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