Program Overview

It’s an indisputable fact that money makes the world go round. Consequently, some of the most important, exciting and rewarding jobs can be found in the banking and finance sector. A career in this dynamic field has the potential not only to take you around the world, but also to make a considerable impact on people across the globe.

The highly practical Master of Banking and Finance is designed to meet employer needs and will develop your theoretical knowledge alongside your practical capabilities. You’ll develop your knowledge and skills in the core areas of financial principles, analysis and modelling, econometrics and statistics. And you’ll have the opportunity to undertake electives in areas such as fintech, environmental finance, capital markets and business valuation.

Specialisation: FinTech
Part of a worldwide boom in innovation, fintech is the use of technology to improve business activities in finance. Australia has one of the world’s most dynamic fintech industries, with a strong growth forecast.

In the FinTech specialisation, you’ll attain advanced-level theoretical and practical knowledge of fintech, as well as an understanding of major technological trends in the banking and finance sector. You’ll learn how to apply your superior technical skills to examine, interpret and appraise financial information and market conditions. You’ll conduct independent research and solve sophisticated financial problems in complex contexts using sound professional judgement. You’ll also develop your awareness of ethical, social, regulatory, economic, sustainability and global perspectives relevant to the financial sector, with a particular focus on the adoption of financial technology.