Curtin University

Master of Finance

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

After 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.


Locations
  • 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
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $31,814 $31,519 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$31,814
Standard Tuition:
$31,519
Full Fee Tuition:
$31,814
Full Fee Tuition:
$31,519
Enquire with Curtin University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $31,814 $31,519 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $96,200
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $208,000
Entry barriers Low

Finance Manager

A Finance Manager oversees financial and accounting activities for a business or organisation. You might manage budgets and develop financial strat...

Avg yearly income $150,800
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Investment Banker

An Investment Banker assists clients in managing their finances, focusing on investments, mergers, and acquisitions. You might work in an investmen...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Portfolio Manager

A Portfolio Manager oversees the investments of large organisations or individual clients. You might determine portfolio goals and make investment ...

Avg yearly income $169,988
Entry barriers Low

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.

With an expanding global presence, including locations in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius, Curtin University boasts a rich diversity of cultures in its students and staff, and a commitment to international engagement. We also have a long-standing focus on Indigenous education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and science across our campuses and online, which are available in various study modes. We also deliver select courses through specialty locations in regional Western Australia, including the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, which has an international reputation for excellence in mining education and research.

By being exposed to business and industry during their studies, students can expect to graduate career-ready with highly sought-after knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, students can benefit from being exposed to research conducted at Curtin that is making a real difference to industry and the community at national and international levels.