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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Master of Finance and Investment Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

Join the next generation of innovative, in-demand finance professionals.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5765, 114238H
Intake Months
Jan
International Fees
$51,200 per year / $51,200 total

About this course

Join the next generation of innovative, in-demand finance professionals.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below), or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management from UQ (or equivalent), or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Commerce from UQ (or equivalent).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
  • a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below), or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management from UQ (or equivalent), or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Commerce from UQ (or equivalent).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include:

  • a bachelor or bachelor honours degree in accounting, commerce, economics, finance, mathematics or quantitative methods; or
  • a bachelor or bachelor honours degree containing at least 5 courses in the following areas:
  • calculus or advanced mathematics or high mathematics or mathematical analysis.
  • finance or financial management
  • accounting or accounting management
  • business analytics or business information systems
  • algebra
  • probability or statistics
  • statics
  • ordinary differential equation or numerical analysis or differential equations or multivariate analysis
Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience should typically be post-graduation and includes work in finance, funds management, debt/liquidity management, broking, bank/corporate treasury, trading, business partner (accounting, economics or finance), origination, and investment banking in various types of roles (front office, middle office and relevant support functions e.g. legal), or project management roles (with financial, venture capital or quantitative responsibilities).

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21, speaking 19

PTE Academic - Overall 72, all sub bands minimum 60

BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills

CES - Overall 185, all sub bands minimum 169

OET is not accepted

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Finance and Investment Management are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information

International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.

Exemptions may apply for applicants who have completed a bachelor or master's degree program at an accredited university or institution which is recognised by The University of Queensland as one where:

  • English was the medium of instruction, and
  • English was the medium of assessment, and
  • the final year of study was undertaken during the five (5) years immediately prior to the commencement of study at The University of Queensland.

Study locations

Brisbane

What you will learn

  • Develop in-demand skills to revolutionise the way we manage risk and outcomes in a volatile and everchanging financial environment.
  • Learn from industry-leading lecturers at the forefront of research and expertise.
  • Immerse yourself in the ideal environment for inspiration, collaboration and idea acceleration at our convenient 308 Queen Street location situated in the heart of Brisbane City.
  • Each course is a balance between online interactions and face to face 3 day intensive workshops with each course sequenced in series (with some overlap) across one year.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Investment manager
  • Fund manager
  • Portfolio manager
  • Investment analyst
  • Planning policy manager
  • Market risk manager
  • Investment banker