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The Master of Financial Technologies gives students the skills to apply emerging technologies and lead change within the financial sector.

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.

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Duration

3 years part-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (HE Block 1, Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Part-time

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Master of Financial Technologies will provide students with specialised and applied knowledge in the management of financial services organisations and the application of emerging technologies. Graduates will be well placed for roles as project managers and strategy managers in financial service firms seeking to implement emerging new technologies and changing business models. Knowledge and skills gained will be applicable to project manager and senior consultant roles in consulting firms and technology firms servicing financial institutions. Knowledge gained will enable managers with prior experience and qualifications to move into management roles (e.g. Finance, Marketing, Administration, Operations) in incumbent financial service companies and start-ups.

The Master of Financial Technologies forms the third stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies
Graduate Diploma of Financial Technologies (GD-FINTEC) ^
Master of Financial Technologies (MA-FINTEC)

^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Financial Technologies but it is available as an exit award.

This course is for working professionals. That’s why we offer it in Intensive Mode. It’s an efficient and faster way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on your professional and personal life. Units (subjects) are either delivered after work hours or on Fridays or Saturdays, and run throughout the year in six week teaching periods instead of the usual 12 week semesters. This means you can complete more units and graduate faster, or take breaks when you need to.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Financial Technologies, students must complete 12 units (or equivalent) (150 credit points) comprising of:

9 core units (112.5 credit points)
3 Elective units (37.5 credit points)

Units of study

Want to know more about the units that make up your course, how many units you need to complete, our recommended study sequence, and what your timetable looks like this year? Check out our Course Planner and get enrolled.

Core Units

ENT60009 Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design

FIN60006 Frontiers in FinTech *

FIN70006 Banking and Insurance Risk Management

FIN70007 Investments and Capital Markets

FIN80021 Applied Financial Services Project *

INF70008 Business Analytics and Visualisation *

INF80050 Technology in Financial Services *

INF80051 Artificial Intelligence and Insights *

INF80052 Applied Technology Project *

Elective units

Students complete 3 units from the following list (37.5 credit points)

ACC60002 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making

BUS60016 Six Sigma Lean Green Belt

BUS80022 Delivering Innovation and Other High Risk Strategies

BUS80024 Innovation in Transport & Logistics #

BUS80025 Innovative Supply Chain Technologies #

ECO60003 Managerial Economics

ENT70012 Growth Management

ENT70018 Entrepreneurial Intention, New Venture and Innovation

ENT70019 Venture Planning

ENT80031 Venture in Action #

ENT80032 Innovation Discovery and Technology Transfer #

FIN60004 Entrepreneurial Finance

FIN80014 Business Finance and Quantitative Analysis

HRM60013 Employee Relations

HRM60018 Human Resource Fundamentals

HRM60019 Work and Organisational Behaviour

HRM70012 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

HRM70013 Strategic Human Resource Management

HRM80018 Leading Change #

HRM80019 Human Resource Consultancy Project #

INF70008 Business Analytics and Visualisation

INF80007 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World

INF80023 Managing IT Enabled Innovation and Transformation

INF80045 Strategic Value of Business Technology

INF80046 Managing Digital #

INF80047 Digital Intensive #

INF80048 Enterprise Architecture

INF80049 Digital Business Risks

INF80050 Technology in Financial Services

INF80051 Artificial Intelligence and Insights

INF80052 Applied Technology Project #

LAW60005 Contracting with Corporations

LAW70001 Compliance and Risk

LAW80005 Applied Industry Corporate Governance Project #

LAW80006 Enterprise Governance #

LAW80008 Corporate Governance

LAW80009 Governance Strategy and Leadership

MGT60028 Supply Chain Management

MGT60036 Logistics Management

MKT60006 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing

MKT60011 Data Empowered Marketing

MKT60012 Consumer Behaviour

MKT70017 Global Digital Marketing

MKT70019 Branding and Creative Innovation

MKT70020 Services Marketing and Customer Management

MKT80010 Marketing Strategy and Planning #

MKT80015 Marketing Communications Agency #

ORG60001 Leading

SIP60001 Corporate Responsibility and Accountability

SIP60002 Leadership for Social Impact

SIP60003 Social Impact: Entrepreneurs and Social Innovation

SIP60004 Social Investment and Philanthropy

SIP70014 Evaluation and Impact Measurement

SIP80015 Strategic Philanthropy #

SIP80017 Social Venture Development #

INB70002 Business Innovation in Europe Study Tour ##

INB70004 Business Innovation in America Study Tour ##

INB70005 Business Innovation in Asia Study Tour ##

INB70013 Indigenous Study Tour: Supporting Economic Development ##

ORG80005 Strategic Leadership (Boston) ##

ORG80014 Ethical Leadership (Boston) ##

EXCA Financial Management and Entrepreneurship (Fribourg) ## (25 credit points)

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for Higher Education outcome units.

# Applied Projects Units - Students must have completed 75 credit points and may require an interview with the relevant Course Director.

## Study Tour Options - students need to discuss these options with their Course Director

Please Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances students may wish to exit the degree with either a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, depending on the units completed.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

On completion of the course, students’ career opportunities in business and management will be enhanced. Students will graduate with the skills to lead their organisation towards success, or further their studies in the field.

Aims and objectives

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

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 as preparation for research higher degrees.

Graduate skills

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work and community situations
adaptable and able to manage change
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

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. Learn more about credit.

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. Learn more about RPL.

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Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

2019 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Full fee	$47,880	$31,920	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2019 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2019 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.

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.

The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

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 **

*Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Pro Vice Chancellor (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 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.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

Note: Students applying for this course for the HE Block 1 intake will commence studying with ENT60009 - Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design. All other units will be scheduled on or after the commencement of Semester 1.

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