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La Trobe's Master of Financial Analysis equips you with specialized knowledge in banking, fintech, international commerce, or business research. You'll expand your fundamental investment and finance capabilities while refining your skills in delivering financial services and guidance. Hone your financial and investment proficiency in our state-of-the-art trading facility, where you'll utilize industry-standard tools like the Bloomberg Terminal and analyze live global market data to react to current events. Engage with cutting-edge research from our renowned finance faculty and master advanced analytical techniques, complemented by insights from guest industry professionals.
Upon completing the program, you'll be prepared for diverse roles in both corporate and government sectors. Alumni have secured positions at prominent organizations worldwide, including Deloitte, Telstra, NBN Co, Antares Equities, and BlackRock.
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Admission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience. In making an offer to an applicant, the university may give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and employment experience.
Selection criteria
Applicants with an Australian Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or an approved equivalent qualification may be eligible for credit for three foundation subjects in Year 1: BUA4003, BUA4004 and ACC4001. Applicants without an undergraduate degree but with a demonstrated minimum of at least five years relevant and cognate business experience may be eligible for credit for the four foundation subjects.
English language requirements:
IELTS: Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score less than 46; TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component