C04048v10 Master of Finance

Award(s): Master of Finance in (name of Finance major) (MFin)
CRICOS code: 036581K (Autumn Spring); 113421F (Summer)
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

This course is tailored for aspiring finance professionals who wish to elevate their professional competencies. What sets it apart is the flexibility to customise their degree. The six-subject core, which develops a solid foundation in the essentials of modern finance, is complemented by a six-subject major of their choosing. The majors allow them to acquire specialised skills in investment management, corporate finance, banking, financial technology, sustainable finance and ESG, or financial advice, so that they can focus their degree to target a career in a specialised area of finance.

The teaching approach is interactive, with an emphasis on real-world applications and critical thinking. The curriculum makes extensive use of case studies and other authentic learning experiences, which ensure that theoretical knowledge is enhanced through practical application. After completing the course, they emerge with refined skills, ready to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in the dynamic world of finance.

Course aims

The course aims to provide a unique opportunity to acquire the skills and academic qualifications necessary to succeed in the finance industry. Graduates will acquire the requisite knowledge required to meet the Affiliate membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

Career options

Career options include management-level positions in the finance sector, industry or government.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Critically analyse and apply innovative and integrated solutions to complex finance and business problems
2.1	Communicate financial information and decisions clearly and persuasively in an appropriate form to stakeholders
2.2	Collaborate effectively in teams and with finance stakeholders to deliver negotiated project outcomes
3.1	Evaluate and apply ethical theories and decision-making frameworks to financial practice to create equitable and sustainable outcomes for the economy and society
4.1	Integrate advanced professional and technological skills and knowledge necessary for expert practice in finance
5.1	Critically reflect on ethical practices in financial contexts to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in finance professions

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11027 Graduate Certificate in Finance.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Students who do not meet the requirements to gain entry into the Master of Finance may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Finance (C11027), or the Graduate Diploma in Finance (C07021). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate, or satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Diploma, allows students to articulate into the Master of Finance.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions based on recognition of prior learning, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

Course structure

The course comprises 72 credit points, made up of six core subjects (totalling 36 credit points) plus either a major (36 credit points) or six elective subjects (36 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91890 Core Subjects MFinance		36cp
CBK92310 Specialisation choice MFinance		36cp
Total		72cp

Course program

A typical course program is provided below, showing a suggested study sequence. Most of the subjects are offered in Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions.

Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
25741 Capital Markets		6cp
25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis		6cp
25742 Financial Management		6cp
25721 Investment Management		6cp
Spring session
25858 Ethics and Governance in Finance		6cp
Select 18 credit points of options		18cp
Year 2
Autumn session
25848 Applied Cases in Finance (Capstone)		6cp
Select 18 credit points of options		18cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Finance (C11027), the Graduate Diploma in Finance (C07021), and the Master of Finance.

Professional recognition

Completion of the Master of Finance meets the education requirements for Affiliate membership and, in conjunction with work experience, the requirements for Associate membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

UTS is recognised as an affiliated university under the CFA® (Charted Financial Analyst®) University Affiliation Program based on the Master of Finance degree.