
Edith Cowan University
Master of Business Administration (Finance)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationEquips students with technical knowledge in corporate, investment and banking finance; enhancing their managerial capabilities. Graduates can broaden employment opportunities into the financial services, insurance and banking sectors.
The financial services industry demands graduates who can think critically and have an analytical approach to problem solving; attributes that students will develop through this specialisation.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of relevant supervisory/management experience; or equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience of which at least three of these years must be at a supervisory/management level.
Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Business/Commerce may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning. One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Business Administration (Finance) will prepare you for the following roles.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages a company’s overall financial position. You’ll be responsible for all financial activities, from budgets an...
Finance Manager
A Finance Manager oversees financial and accounting activities for a business or organisation. You might manage budgets and develop financial strat...
Investment Advisor
An Investment Advisor provides clients with advice on investment opportunities and services. You’ll discuss customers’ financial goals and determin...
Financial Analyst
A Financial Analyst interprets financial data and provides recommendations on financial activity. You might look at general financial markets or ex...
Investment Banker
An Investment Banker assists clients in managing their finances, focusing on investments, mergers, and acquisitions. You might work in an investmen...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.