Overview

The Finance program at University of Melbourne aims to provide graduates with:

Detailed knowledge of the operations and activities of financial markets
An understanding of financial management principles and their application to financial policy
A comprehensive understanding of Australian and international financial markets
A comprehensive knowledge of various asset classes and the operation of the markets in these asset classes

An applied knowledge of specialised aspects of the finance industry

The Master of Finance degree aims to provide graduates with:

Detailed knowledge of the operations and activities of financial markets
An understanding of financial management principles and their application to financial policy
A comprehensive understanding of Australian and international financial markets
A comprehensive knowledge of various asset classes and the operation of the markets in these asset classes
An applied knowledge of specialised aspects of the finance industry

Career

Graduates of the new Master of Finance will forge international careers in the finance industry applying their technical skills to the areas of:

Investments
Banking
Corporate advisory
Financial analysis

As a graduate of the Master of Finance you’ll be:

Knowledgeable across a variety of finance specialisations including financial markets, corporate finance, investment management, quantitative finance and financial technology
Skilled in analysing and solving complex financial problems
A critical thinker, aware of the contribution of financial theory to sound financial decision making in practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Restructuring and Valuation

Applied Investment Management

Data Analysis for Finance

Applied Risk Management

Ethics In Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100876

an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%), or equivalent with studies (12.5 points each) in Accounting (level 1), Corporate Finance (level 2), Investments (level 3) and Derivatives (level 3) or their equivalents.

a personal statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course; and

the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless the applicant has completed an undergraduate degree in Australia or New Zealand or met one of the approved conditions for GMAT or GRE exemption.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance; and
the GMAT or GRE score unless the applicant has completed an undergraduate degree in Australia or New Zealand or met one of the approved conditions for GMAT or GRE exemption; and
the personal statement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46976 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

36992 AUD / year

≈ 36992 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

Funding

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