Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Financial Technology - Security 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 delivers an advanced qualification focusing on cutting-edge technology and global financial market expertise. Today's finance sector increasingly relies on information and data, with businesses significantly enhancing their financial performance through sophisticated data analytics. This program caters to students with or without IT or Finance backgrounds, preparing them for the booming FinTech field encompassing big data analytics, AI, blockchain, programming, and cybersecurity, alongside financial market fundamentals. Participants will master advanced Excel techniques alongside Python, R Studio, and Tableau to analyze extensive financial datasets and make informed investment decisions across diverse market scenarios. This distinctive program merges these competencies into a comprehensive degree, empowering graduates with specialized knowledge for financial services organizations and emerging tech applications in finance. Graduates will be prepared for roles such as financial app developers, cybersecurity specialists, financial analysts, data analysts, compliance officers, and positions in mutual funds, pension funds, banking, insurance, treasury, and stockbroking. Additional career paths may include currency traders, derivatives specialists, investment portfolio managers, risk assessment professionals, and financial advisory consultants.
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