Master of Financial Technologies
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.
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
3 years part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (HE Block 1, Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time
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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) or Master of Financial Technologies (Advanced) (MA-FTADV)
^ 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)
- 1 Elective unit including (12.5 credit points)
- 2 Advanced Electives, Applied Projects or Study Tours from the approved list (25 credit points).
Units of study
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Graduate Certificate level units
Students complete the following 3 core units (37.5 credit points)
plus 1 unit from the elective list (12.5 credit points)
Graduate Diploma level units
Students complete the following 4 core units (25 credit points)
INF80050 Technology in Financial Services *FIN70006 Banking and Insurance Risk Management
Masters level units
Students complete the following 2 core units (25 credit points)
INF80052 Applied Technology Project *Elective units
Students complete 1 unit from the following list (12.5 credit points)
Advanced Elective units
Students must complete 2 units from the following list or Study Tour options as part of their elective (25 credit points)
INF80023 Managing IT Enabled Innovation and TransformationApplied Project units
Study Tours (must be approved by Course Director)
ORG80005 Strategic Leadership (Boston)
ORG80014 Ethical Leadership (Boston)
Exchange
Financial Management and Entrepreneurship (Fribourg)
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
** Applied Project units - May require a requisite unit and/or an interview with the relevant Course Director
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.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
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
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.