| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Master's program in Finance enhances professional practice in financial domains, developing analytical skills for key financial management decisions and knowledge in financial markets, corporate finance, and portfolio management. It also incorporates emerging areas like FinTech, Business Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, leading to diverse career opportunities in finance and related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Enhance professional practice in financial domains, particularly for finance professionals.
- Develop analytical skills for key financial management decisions, incorporating time-value-of-money and risk-return analysis.
- Gain knowledge in financial markets, corporate governance, corporate finance, derivative securities, and portfolio management.
- Exposure to new areas such as FinTech, Business Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.
Outline:
- Core Units:
- Financial Markets and Digital Innovations
- Principles of Finance
- Financial Data Analytics
- Environmental Sustainability for Business
- Financial Institutions and Investment Banking
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Investments and Portfolio Management
- FinTech Foundations and Cryptocurrencies
- Derivatives and Financial Risk Management
- International Finance
- Finance in Practice (Capstone)
- Course Elective Units:
- Securities Trading in Practice
- Business for Social Impact
- Consultancy Experience
- Entrepreneurship Experience
- Internship
- International Consultancy Experience
- Elective Units:
- Accounting
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Business Analytics
- Digital Finance
- Digital Transformation
- Event Management
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Trade and Business
- Leadership
- Management Consulting
- Marketing
- Marketing Technology
- Project Management
- Property and Real Estate
- Supply Chain Management
- Specializations:
- Accounting
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Business Analytics
- Digital Finance
- Digital Transformation
- Event Management
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Trade and Business
- Leadership
- Management Consulting
- Marketing
- Marketing Technology
- Project Management
- Property and Real Estate
Careers:
- The program can lead to a diverse range of local and international careers in:
- Auditing
- Budget analysis and forecasting
- Business analysis
- Compliance analysis
- Credit analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Financial advising
- Finance management
- Fund management
- Investment analysis
- Risk advising
- Treasury management
Deakin University
Overview:
Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. It is known for its high student satisfaction rates, particularly in educational experience, and is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide. Deakin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research degrees and PhDs.
Services Offered:
Deakin provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Study Options:
Flexible study options, including online learning, overseas study, and workplace learning.Support Services:
Study support, career planning, and student wellbeing services.Access Programs:
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, Special Entry Access Scheme, Deakin Regional Access Scheme, Regional and Remote Entry Scheme, Rural Training Stream, and Indigenous Student Pathways.Fees and Scholarships:
Information on fees and costs, government HELP schemes, and scholarships.Accommodation:
On-campus accommodation options.Graduation:
Support for graduates, including alumni benefits and resources.Events:
A variety of events for students and the wider community.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Deakin offers a vibrant and supportive campus environment. Students can expect:
Flexible Study Options:
Deakin provides a variety of study options to suit individual needs and preferences.Support Services:
Students have access to a range of support services to help them succeed in their studies and personal lives.Community Engagement:
Deakin encourages students to get involved in the wider community through various initiatives and partnerships.International Campuses:
Deakin has international campuses in West Java, Indonesia and GIFT City, India, offering students a global perspective.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Student Satisfaction:
Deakin consistently ranks highly in student satisfaction surveys, particularly in educational experience.World-Class Research:
Deakin is renowned for its world-class research across various fields.Industry-Shaped Courses:
Deakin's courses are designed with industry input, ensuring graduates are work-ready.Strong Graduate Employment:
Deakin is ranked #2 in Victoria for graduate employment.Sustainable Future:
Deakin is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on environmental education, research, and climate-ready campuses.Academic Programs:
Deakin offers a wide range of academic programs across various faculties and schools, including:
Arts and Education
Business and Law
Health
Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Deakin is particularly strong in areas such as sport science, education, nursing, and graduate employment.
Other:
Deakin has a strong commitment to reconciliation and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The university also fosters innovative partnerships with industry, government, and research leaders.
Entry Requirements:
- 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points
- Completion of a bachelor degree (honours) (AQF 8) or higher in a related discipline.
- Completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).
- Completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline.
- 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points
- Completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline.
- Completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).
- 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points
- Completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline.
Related discipline degree:
A 'related discipline' award for this course is a Bachelor degree in Finance, or a Bachelor degree in Commerce or Management or Business with a major sequence in Finance.
Relevant work experience:
Relevant work experience is business experience in either a finance role or a managerial position with business oversight responsibilities in a finance related field, such as financial consulting, financial analysis, treasury management, corporate finance, fund management and banking.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
- Other evidence of English language proficiency
