Master of Finance in Melbourne Australia | Deakin University

Advance your career with specialized expertise in global financial markets and investment strategies. Earn your degree from a top 1% globally ranked finance program and master contemporary financial methods that drive multinational corporate decisions in investing, funding, and risk mitigation through Deakin's Master of Finance. Explore financial systems, governance structures, corporate funding, derivatives, and asset allocation strategies while gaining insights into emerging fields like financial technology, data analytics, and AI applications.
The Master of Finance program offers flexible completion options of 8, 12, or 16 credit points, with your required coursework adjusted based on prior qualifications and professional experience that may qualify for credit recognition - reducing both time and tuition costs.
For the 16-credit-point pathway, students complete 11 core units, select 1 specialized elective, and choose 4 additional electives (potentially including a faculty specialization), along with the mandatory DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points). Most individual subjects count as 1 credit point toward your degree.
The curriculum equips students with analytical frameworks and research methodologies through core coursework, developing practical skills for professional environments. Advanced coursework culminates in a capstone project requiring synthesis of acquired knowledge and production of research-based solutions grounded in current financial literature.