Curtin University
Master of Finance
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAfter studying your degree in finance, this course extends your learning into new realms, providing the know-how you need to progress your career.
You’ll examine a broad range of financial topics including:
- Financial technologies
- Corporate finance
- Traditional and alternative investments
- International business
- Banking
- Financial modelling
Your abilities in portfolio management will be extended, giving you specialist knowledge in advanced financial asset management strategies, risk management, financial analysis, and performance metrics to help you address new challenges.
Simulated valuation exercises and scenario analyses broaden your experience, so you can meet your client’s ethical and investment objectives as well as increasing the value of their portfolios.
Delivery mode
Curtin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 78 Murray Street, Perth
- 137 St Georges Tce, Perth
- 117 Egan St, Kalgoorlie
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission criteria
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
Specifically, applicants require:
- a recognised bachelor degree in Finance (or quantitative degree with heavy emphasis on Finance) with a course-weighted average of 65% OR
- a bachelor degree in finance and 3-5 years’ relevant work experience OR
- a Graduate Diploma in Finance with a course-weighted average of 65%, and a minimum of two years’ relevant employment experience.
English requirements
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- Writing: 6.0
- Speaking: 6.0
- Reading: 6.0
- Listening: 6.0
- Overall band score: 6.5
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Finance will prepare you for the following roles.
Chartered Financial Analyst
A Chartered Financial Analyst provides investment and financial advice to clients. You might work in a financial services firm, a bank, or an inves...
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...
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 Banker
An Investment Banker assists clients in managing their finances, focusing on investments, mergers, and acquisitions. You might work in an investmen...
Portfolio Manager
A Portfolio Manager oversees the investments of large organisations or individual clients. You might determine portfolio goals and make investment...
About Curtin University
Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.
You’ll receive an outstanding education in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
With Curtin ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2022, you’ll experience high-quality teaching alongside world-class research.
