Master of Financial Technologies
You will study the application of technology concepts, critical thinking and problem-solving methodologies in financial contexts. You’ll also learn to communicate effectively within professional teams, and build your leadership and management skills.
You will graduate ready to work as a technology consultant, or take on project management or strategy roles in financial services firms (particularly those seeking to implement emerging technologies or new business models). Experienced professionals could progress into finance, marketing, administration or operations management roles.
Duration
18 Month/s
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
CRICOS code
097022C
Fees
A$37480 (annual for 2020)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search 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. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Swinburne joins forces with Bendigo Bank
Swinburne University of Technology has built on its ongoing partnership with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to develop and deliver a Master of Financial Technologies (FinTech).
The first of its kind postgraduate course commenced in Semester One 2019, and is delivered through Swinburne’s Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship (AGSE).
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
- Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies
- Graduate Diploma of Financial Technologies (GD-FINTEC) ^
- Master of Financial Technologies (MA-FINTEC)
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.
Course structure
- 9 core units (112.5 credit points)
- 3 Elective units (37.5 credit points)
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Financial Technologies is 75 credit points (normally six units)
Units of study
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Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- apply coherent and advanced knowledge of technology concepts in diverse financial services contexts and applications using critical thinking
- apply problem-solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences and function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practices in a FinTec environment
- apply fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a financial services business model using innovative emerging technologies and tools
- reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence.
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline PLUS a minimum of 2 years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience or
A recognised degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of 3 years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* or
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies **
**Students without a recognised bachelor degree who are entering under this admission requirement must have 5 years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience. Full credit will be given for the units completed in the Graduate Certificate. Students can only take out one award from a nested suite of postgraduate courses.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)