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Master of Financial Technology in Data Analytics

Griffith University - Nathan Campus

Australia,Queensland

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 38,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Jul 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 50,000 +

Int. Students: 8,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Financial Technology in Data Analytics

Program Overview

The Master of Financial Technology offers a qualification that provides advanced studies in modern technology with knowledge of the global financial market. The finance industry is becoming more information and data-driven. Businesses have greatly benefited from using advanced data analytics to improve their financial position.

The program is designed for students, either with or without the background in IT or Finance, to enter a rapidly growing FinTech industry, which includes big data analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, programming and cybersecurity, while at the same time understanding how financial markets function.

Students will be learning advanced Excel skills combined with the Python programming language, R Studio and Tableau to evaluate a large amount of financial data and assess different investment decisions across various market conditions.

This program provides a unique opportunity to combine these skills in a unified degree, and graduates will comprehend specialised knowledge in the financial services organisation and the application of emerging technologies in the finance industry.

Major: Data Analytics
This course will cover important concepts in Data Analytics including preparing, processing, normalizing, modeling, and visualizing data with the goal of summarizing useful information and supporting decision-making. It will introduce students to techniques and tools in data processing, exploratory data analytics, statistical data analytics, visual data analytics, analytics for special types of data.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 38,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Griffith University - Nathan Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

You will be equipped for potential career opportunities as a financial apps developer, cybersecurity analysts, financial analysts, data analyst, compliance expert, mutual funds, superannuation funds, banks, insurance companies, treasury and stockbroking. Other careers might include foreign exchange dealers, futures and options traders, portfolio managers, risk analysts and financial services consultant.

Scholarships

International Student Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Value	Intakes	Application Deadline
Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students
Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship For exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University.	50% of tuition fees valid for degree duration	Trimester 1 2024	2 December 2023
		Trimester 2 2024	13 April 2024
		Trimester 3 2024	10^th August 2024
Academic Excellence Scholarship For outstanding international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University	25% of tuition fees valid for degree duration	Trimester 1 2024 Trimester 2 2024 Trimester 3 2024	No application required
Research students
Griffith Research Scholarships Support for your PhD or research degree at Griffith University	Scholarships can cover tuition fees, living allowances, relocation and thesis allowances.	For more information visit: griffith.edu.au/research-study/scholarships

Note:

We are offering a 10% discount on tuition fees for Trimester 1, 2025, to all students who apply and accept their offer within 14 days of receiving it. This is in addition to any other scholarship they may be eligible for, including our 25% Academic Excellence Scholarship and 50% Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Some market-specific deadlines apply to ensure students have time to get their visa and join us on campus for the start of Trimester 1. Please check our website for more details.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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