Master Of Finance

With a Master of Finance you will be equipped to manage the challenges of the fast-developing global finance industry.

This degree has a strong focus on experience-based learning. You will use simulated financial markets in the Finance Trading Room to enhance your learning and engage in real world practical tasks in specialised fields in Finance. You can also choose to enhance your business consulting skills and experience through a professional business placement in Australia or overseas.

You will graduate ready for senior roles in the finance sector and be skilled in applying current theory to real-world issues.

Degree Overview:

• Study at a university recognised globally in Business. UniSA Business is ranked in the top one per cent worldwide1 and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2022.
• Address global business challenges and further your career in financial markets, investment banking, corporate financial analysis and investment management.
• Engage with simulated financial markets in our state-of-the-art Iress Trading Room on campus, which includes a market data feed and trading tools – the same technology used by leading banks and investment firms globally.
• UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies.
• Complete 150 hours of industry placement with a local or international organisation.
• Tailor your studies by choosing elective courses that align with your interests or professional development needs such as global banking and financial technologies.
• Be mentored by a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program.
• Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Finance.
• Qualify for Advanced Standing from previous qualifications and complete your degree in just 1.5 years.
• Develop career-ready skills employers are looking for once you graduate with enterprise skills embedded in all business courses within this program.
• Study at a Top 5 business school in Australia for quality.
• Ranked No. 1 in South Australia for Business and Economics.

What You'll Learn:

• The Master of Finance is made up of 16 courses in areas such as financial theory and markets, investment management, corporate finance as well as econometrics. You will also study two electives as part of your studies. One of your elective options is a 150-hour industry placement either in Australia or overseas.  
• The program will take 2 years full-time to be completed. If you are eligible for Advanced Standing*, it will take only 1.5 years.
• Advanced Standing for previous studies means you can complete the requirements of this qualification in less than 2 years. You can apply if you have successfully completed one of these degrees. 
• A bachelor degree in a business discipline or a bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management, or a graduate certificate in a business discipline.

Career Outcomes:

• Graduates of this degree use their broad range of skills and specialist knowledge to pursue finance-related roles, both locally and abroad.
• You could consider analyst or associate level roles in commercial banking, investment banking, equity research, trading desk, corporate finance consultant, private equity, corporate treasury, risk analyst, and credit analyst.