Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Financial Technology - Advanced Standing (for students with a related degree in Finance) in Online Australia | Griffith University
Griffith University
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Online Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
38,500
(c. USD27,150.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Financial Technology delivers an advanced qualification focused on contemporary technologies and global financial market expertise. Today's finance sector increasingly relies on data and information, with businesses leveraging sophisticated analytics to enhance their financial performance. This program caters to students from diverse academic backgrounds, preparing them for the booming FinTech field encompassing big data analytics, AI, blockchain, programming, and cybersecurity, alongside core financial market principles. Participants will master advanced Excel techniques alongside Python, R Studio, and Tableau to process extensive financial datasets and analyze investment strategies under varying market scenarios. The curriculum uniquely integrates these competencies into a comprehensive degree, equipping graduates with specialized knowledge of financial services operations and cutting-edge technology applications in finance. Accelerated pathway - Students holding prior degrees in Finance or IT can opt for the advanced standing pathway (1.5 years), bypassing foundational courses to concentrate on core Finance and IT subjects. Graduates will be prepared for roles such as financial applications developer, cybersecurity specialist, financial/data analyst, compliance officer, or positions in banking, insurance, investment funds, and stockbroking. Additional career paths may include foreign exchange trading, derivatives trading, portfolio management, risk assessment, and financial consulting services.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Financial Technology, a student must: hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR hold a Bachelor degree in Finance and/or Information Technology (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) - students will receive 40 credit points of advanced standing OR hold any Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 AND have successfully passed the Level I examination for the Chartered Financial Analyst Program administered by the CFA Institute - students will receive 40 credit points of advanced standing.English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0 OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19) OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only) OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
Tuition
AUD
38,500