Master of Finance
Program code
5592
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 to 2 years full-time
2 to 4 years part-time
Credit points
160
Indicative fee
$32,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
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 Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Level II and III, Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) Part I, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (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 risk management, and portfolio or wealth management, preparing you to take on new challenges in the increasingly globalised and competitive financial sector.
The Master of Finance has three different durations, depending on your previous study:
2 years: If you are interested in moving into the field and do not have a background in finance, you will complete the standard pathway (2 years) which includes a compulsory foundation component.
1.5 years: If you have a prior related degree, you will be able to skip the foundation course component. You will focus on core finance courses and advanced electives. High-performing students may have the opportunity to undertake a major research project (dissertation) in place of advanced electives. This option can serve as a pathway to higher research degrees.
1 year: If you have a prior related degree and substantive work experience, you will focus on core finance courses. Students with relevant prior study may apply to the Program Director for approval to substitute some core courses with elective courses.
Griffith University offers a range of flexible delivery modes including on-campus and online. Find out more about our Finance programs.
Attendance information
This program is offered full-time and part-time on campus and online in Trimesters 1 and 2, and part-time online in Trimester 3. While not all courses are available in all study periods, continuing students may plan their enrolments to enable 30 credit points or more to be undertaken in Trimester 3.
Griffith offers courses across three 12-week trimesters a year. Some courses in this degree are taught intensively over 6 weeks as part of the 12-week trimester and some courses are taught over the 12 weeks of the trimester. Refer to the individual course links in the program structure for more information.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.
Work-integrated learning
Courses in this program provide Work Integrated Learning opportunities in the form of applied projects, case studies and virtual/simulated environments.
My career opportunities
You will be well prepared for career opportunities in mutual funds, superannuation funds, banks, insurance companies, and treasury. Other careers might include foreign exchange dealers, futures and options traders, portfolio managers and risk analysts.
Professional recognition
This program has been accepted into the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA ) Institute University Affiliation Program as well as its Certificate in ESG Investing recognition program. The program is also an Academic Partner of the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and its Financial Risk Management (FRM) professional program, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association's CAIA designation.
Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Master of Finance (5592)
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Changing programs
If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.