To be eligible for admission to the Master of Finance, 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 (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.
If you do not meet the academic entry criteria, you may be able to study the Masters Qualifying Program and qualify for entry into this Masters degree.
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.
English test results must be no more than two years old
The Master of Finance offers comprehensive preparation for those wishing to pursue or advance their career in the finance and investments industry. You will gain technical competencies and analytical skills and learn how to apply financial theory and quantitative techniques to make effective financial and investment decisions. You will build a solid foundation in finance and gain an in-depth understanding of investment principles with a strong appreciation of ethical and professional standards focusing on the curriculum of CFA Level II and III and CAIA examinations. You will develop the skills to critically analyse issues in the investment profession relating to stock markets, fixed-income and alternative instruments, derivatives, and portfolio or wealth management, preparing you to take on new challenges in the increasingly globalised and competitive financial sector.
Griffith University offers a range of flexible delivery modes including on-campus and online. Find out more about our Finance programs.
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Program options
Course
Standard pathway
Advanced standing pathway
Dissertation pathway with advanced standing
Standard pathway
Students must complete the following courses:
Course
Corporate Finance - 7211AFE
Economics - 7303AFE
Business Data Analytics - 7318AFE
Financial Markets - 7223AFE
Investments - 7232AFE
Accounting and Governance - 7111AFE
Note: Students with relevant prior study may apply to the Program Director for approval to substitute up to 20 credit points of foundation courses with elective courses.
Students must complete the following courses:
Course
Econometric Methods - 7310AFE
Applied Finance - 7251AFE (see Note 1)
Applied Financial Planning - 7255AFE (see Note 2)
Equity Investments - 7242AFE
Fixed Income Investments - 7243AFE
Derivatives and Risk Management - 7244AFE
Behavioural Finance and Wealth Management - 7246AFE
Portfolio Management - 7245AFE (Offered in even years only)
Ethics and Alternative Investments - 7247AFE
Ethics and Professionalism - 7269AFE (see Note 2)
Listed electives
You will be prepared for employment in 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 advisers.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
