Overview

The Master of Financial Technologies develops your awareness of rapid technological changes and the impact this has on financial services and FinTech start-ups. Our course focuses on areas such as the frontiers in FinTech, strategic application and commercialisation of blockchain. You’ll examine real-world challenges, undertake applied projects, and regularly engage with Australian and international guest speakers.

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Your specialisation

Accounting

With strong links to industry partners and professional bodies, Swinburne’s accounting specialisation provides a theoretical setting and practical approach that will enhance your career prospects. There’s a focus on strategic thinking, accounting technology and the creativity required to deliver innovative solutions in a number of environments.

Upgrade your skills

  • Business and technology strategy development and execution
  • Technology scouting, assessment and road-mapping
  • Working knowledge of financial concepts
  • Application of data-driven and smart technologies
  • Reasoning, complex problem solving and ideation
  • Business analytics and data visualization

Stretch your career further

Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.

  • Financial services professional
  • Consulting/advisory professional in relation to financial services/IT/information systems management
  • Start-up/Scale up professional working with emerging technologies in financial services applications
  • IT and data analytics/business visualization professional mainly within a financial services institution or vendor
  • Legal professional working on emerging technologies/financial services
  • Professional working on a regulation body, policy-making institution or international organization role in relation to emerging technologies/financial services/information systems)

Key codes

CRICOS course code
102650F
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Top 5% of the world’s higher education business schools

91.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of finishing.

The median income for PG graduates one year out is $79.5K

Business graduate employers include Telstra, NAB, ANZ and IBM

  • I wanted to progress to a different area within banking, hence I needed to upskill myself. Being able to connect with different people from different industries was also really exciting. During the course, I've even managed to acquire life mentors.

    Min , Master of Financial Technologies

Fast track your course*

A fast-track course gives you the same qualifications as a ‘regular course’, but is completed in a shorter amount of time. Designed for those who already have business or industry experience, you’ll participate in workshops, with assessments based on the workplace.

*Example fast-tracked durations:

Proven relevant working experience and cognate learning
=
1
year
Proven relevant cognate learning
=
1.5
year

Qualifications

Applicants are required to have completed one of the following:

  • a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent or
  • the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)
     

Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.

1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

  • the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technologies; or
  • an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline 
     
1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

  •  a bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
  •  a graduate certificate in a related discipline; or
  •  a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* or
  • the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only) PLUS either previous related discipline Higher Education Study, OR a minimum of two years relevant work experience*

Applicants are required to have completed one of the following:

  • a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent or
  • the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)

Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.

1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

  • the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technologies; or
  • an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline 

1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

  •  a bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
  •  a graduate certificate in a related discipline; or
  •  a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* or
  • the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only) PLUS either previous related discipline Higher Education Study, OR a minimum of two years relevant work experience*

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

Other requirements

*Relevant managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to faculty-determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

**Students entering under this admission requirement will be given full credit for the units completed.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

How credit points work

To qualify for the award of Master of Financial Technologies students must complete 200 credit points comprising of:

  • 4 foundation units (50 credit points)
  • 8 core units (100 credit points)
  • 4 units comprising one specialisation or 4 elective units (50 credit points).

Your units

Graduate Certificate

Completing 4 core units entitles you to the graduate certificate.

4
Core units
=
Graduate certificate
Units of study Unit code
Core units
Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ENT60009
Frontiers in FinTech
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
FIN60006
Capital Markets
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
FIN80004
Business Analytics and Visualisation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
INF70008

Graduate Diploma

Completing 4 Core units in the Graduate Certificate, plus the completion of 2 additional core units and 2 specialisation or elective units, entitles you to the graduate diploma.

4
Core units
+
2
Core units
+
2
Specialisation or elective units
=
Graduate diploma
Units of study Unit code
Core units
Derivatives and Risk Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
FIN80018
Artificial Intelligence and Insights
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
INF80051
Specialisation Units
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Masters degree

Completing an additional 4 foundation units, 2 core units, 2 specialisation or elective units entitles you to the masters.

6
Core units
+
2
Specialisation or elective units
+
2
Core units
+
4
Foundation units
+
2
Specialisation or elective units
=
Masters degree
Units of study Unit code
Core units
Applied Financial Services Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
FIN80021
Blockchain: Business Models and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
INF80050
Foundation units
Economics
Foundation unit, 12.5 credit points
ECO80001
Corporate Financial Management
Foundation unit, 12.5 credit points
FIN80005
Business Information Systems
Foundation unit, 12.5 credit points
INF60007
Governing Technology for Business Environments
Foundation unit, 12.5 credit points
INF80042
Specialisation Units
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View units
Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

Accounting specialisation units

Units of study Unit code
Accounting Systems and Reporting
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
ACC60008
Company Auditing
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
ACC80003
Managerial Accounting
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
ACC80008
Taxation Principles and Planning
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
ACC80012
Financial Accounting and Theory
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
ACC80019
Economics
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
ECO80001
Business Modelling and Analysis
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
FIN60003

2024 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$33,800

Total fee* ($AUD)

$67,600

2024 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$44,340.00

Fees are estimates only

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2024 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. International tuition fees are generally inclusive of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

How do I pay my fees?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

  • log in to My Finances
  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.

Eligibility for FEE-HELP

You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at Swinburne, and you:

  • are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
  • hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
  • hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
  • are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
  • have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.
     

The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.

Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$351.00

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$351.00

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2024 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. 

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Course code
MA-FINTEC1
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Course code
MA-FINTEC1
CRICOS code
102650F
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Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
26-February-2025
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03-March-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
30-July-2025
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04-August-2025
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Location
Hawthorn
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03-March-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
04-August-2025
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