Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Financial Technology - Finance in Online Australia | Griffith University
Griffith University
|
Online Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
38,500
(c. USD27,154.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Financial Technology program delivers an advanced education in cutting-edge technologies applied to global financial markets. As the finance sector increasingly relies on data and information systems, organizations are leveraging sophisticated analytics to enhance their financial performance. This degree caters to students from diverse academic backgrounds, preparing them for the booming FinTech field that encompasses areas like big data analysis, AI, blockchain development, coding, and digital security, alongside core financial market principles. Participants will master advanced Excel techniques alongside programming tools like Python, R Studio, and Tableau to process extensive financial datasets and make informed investment choices in varying market scenarios. By integrating these competencies into a single comprehensive program, graduates will gain specialized expertise applicable to financial institutions and the implementation of innovative technologies in finance. The program prepares students for roles such as financial application developers, cybersecurity specialists, investment analysts, compliance officers, and positions within banking, insurance, investment funds, and brokerage firms. Additional career paths may include currency traders, derivatives specialists, asset managers, risk assessment professionals, and financial advisory consultants.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Pathway 1 - 1 year program (80CP):
   A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; AND a minimum two years full-time (or equivalent) ^relevant professional experience. (Note 1)
Pathway 2 - 1.5 year program (120CP):
   A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.
Pathway 3 - 1.5 year program (120CP):
   A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; AND a minimum two years full-time (or equivalent) ^relevant professional experience.
Pathway 4 - 2 year program (160CP):  
   A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; OR 
   a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal, and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above.
Tuition
AUD
38,500