Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Financial Technology - Information Technology (for students not completing a major) 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. USD27,154.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Financial Technology delivers an advanced program focused on contemporary technologies within the global financial sector. Today's financial landscape increasingly relies on information and data analytics, with organizations leveraging sophisticated data tools to enhance their economic performance. This course caters to students from diverse academic backgrounds, whether they have prior IT or Finance experience or not, preparing them for the booming FinTech field. The curriculum covers essential areas like big data analysis, AI, blockchain, programming, and cybersecurity while imparting crucial insights into financial market operations. Participants will develop expertise in advanced Excel, Python programming, R Studio, and Tableau to process extensive financial datasets and make informed investment choices under varying market scenarios. By integrating these competencies into a single comprehensive degree, the program enables graduates to master specialized financial services knowledge and cutting-edge technological applications. Career prospects include roles as financial application developers, cybersecurity specialists, financial and data analysts, compliance officers, and positions within mutual funds, pension funds, banking institutions, insurance firms, treasury departments, and stockbroking. Additional opportunities may involve currency trading, derivatives trading, investment portfolio management, risk assessment, and financial advisory 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