Deakin University
Master of Finance (Business Analytics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudy at a university ranked in the top 1% in the world for finance* and delve into the modern financial techniques underpinning investment, financing, and risk management decisions of multinational corporations with Deakin’s Master of Finance. Learn about financial markets, corporate governance, corporate finance, derivative securities, and portfolio management. You will also be exposed to new knowledge areas such as FinTech, Business Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.
The coursework and research components have been designed to enhance professional practice in a range of financial domains, which may be of particular interest to you if you’re currently working as a finance professional.
Develop analytical skills for making key financial management decisions, incorporating time-value-of money and risk-return analysis, plus learn how to apply financial knowledge to solve real-world financial decision problems. Through practice, you will become adept at various digital technologies used to process complex financial data, information, and ideas.
Business Analytics
- MIS770 - Foundation Skills in Data Analysis
This unit aims to develop foundation skills and knowledge required for data-driven, evidence-based approaches to business decision making and business performance analysis. To this end, the unit first introduces the skills necessary to enable an understanding of business metrics. - MIS771 - Descriptive Analytics and Visualization
This unit focuses on the techniques and approaches to analyzing business data to support decision making. It covers exploratory data analysis, visualization of data, and evidence-based decision making. - Plus 2 credit points from:
- Predictive Analytics MIS772
- People Analytics MIS714
- Business Intelligence and Database MIS781
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline
Related discipline degree: A 'related discipline' award for this course is a Bachelor degree in Finance, or a Bachelor degree in Commerce or Management or Business with a major sequence in Finance.
Relevant work experience: Relevant work experience is business experience in either a finance role or a managerial position with business oversight responsibilities in a finance related field, such as financial consulting, financial analysis, treasury management, corporate finance, fund management and banking.
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Finance (Business Analytics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Risk Advisor
A Risk Advisor provides expert guidance on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact an organisation's operations and objectiv...
Budget Analyst
A Budget Analyst evaluates financial data to assist organisations in managing their budgets effectively. You might work in government, corporate se...
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst examines systems and processes within an organisation and comes up with solutions to improve business performance. You might ana...
Compliance Analyst
A Compliance Analyst develops systems and processes to make an organisation more compliant with industry standards. You’ll examine current procedur...
Credit Analyst
A Credit Analyst assesses the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses to determine the risk of lending money. You might work for banks, cred...
Customer Relationship Manager
A Customer Relationship Manager maintains and strengthens relationships with clients to ensure their satisfaction and loyalty. You might work in va...
Financial Advisor
A Financial Advisor develops strategies to help clients reach their financial goals. You might work with individual clients, small businesses or la...
Finance Manager
A Finance Manager oversees financial and accounting activities for a business or organisation. You might manage budgets and develop financial strat...
Fund Manager
A Fund Manager looks after financial dealings on behalf of clients. You might manage bank accounts, make investments or buy and sell shares. Fund M...
Investment Analyst
An Investment Analyst evaluates financial data and trends to provide investment recommendations. You might work in financial institutions, investme...
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...
Stockbroker
A Stockbroker manages the sale and purchase of stocks and shares for their clients. You’ll monitor market performance and provide advice on the bes...
Corporate Finance Analyst
A Corporate Finance Analyst evaluates financial data to support strategic business decisions. You might work within a corporation to analyse financ...
Portfolio Manager
A Portfolio Manager oversees the investments of large organisations or individual clients. You might determine portfolio goals and make investment...
About Deakin University
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