Master of Finance

Masters (Coursework)

Prepare for your career in the finance sector with the Master of Finance from Melbourne Business School, offering specialist knowledge of financial markets, practical consulting projects, and CFA exam preparation.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Course Code

MC-FINANCE

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

About this course

OverviewCourse overviewOverviewBecome a finance expert and build practical skills

Prepare for your career in the ever-evolving finance sector with a Master of Finance from Melbourne Business School. Join a small cohort of students in this elite program and develop specialist knowledge of Australian and international financial markets. Gain practical experience on real-life consulting projects, learn from industry experts, and hone your skills during in-class simulations. Graduate with a highly sought-after skillset, ready to work in Australia or overseas.

Key features

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute recognised. Study at a CFA Affiliated university and cover at least 70% of program partner requirements. You'll be in a strong position to prepare for the CFA exams after graduation.
Boutique program. Join a high calibre cohort, with a limited number of students admitted each semester
Real-life consulting opportunities. Take the practicum elective to work as part of a group on a real-life consulting project in Melbourne, Sydney, or overseas (previous groups have gone to Shanghai, London, Singapore and Paris).

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Why study finance at Melbourne ?

Study an academically rigorous and highly technical course, while also building practical and job-ready skills.

In-demand communication skills. Learn how to talk finance like a pro using different mediums like blogs, podcasts and video, with tuition from Centre for Advancing Journalism experts.
Future-proof your skillset. Graduate with sought-after skills in emerging fields like fintech and data analysis.
Study your way. Choose either the 1.5 years option or the 2-year Master of Finance (Enhanced) to explore more electives and exchange options. If you have not previously studied finance, you could consider our Master of Management (Finance).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Melbourne.

82.5%

Overall satisfaction

84.4%

Skill scale

70.1%

Teaching scale

90.4%

Employed full-time

$120k

Average salary

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