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.
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Duration
3 years part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (HE Block 1, Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time
2020 Start Dates
2021 Start Dates
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)
Course structure
- 9 core units (112.5 credit points)
- 3 Elective units (37.5 credit points)
Units of study
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Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
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.
Graduate skills
- 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 for 2019
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.
Fees for 2020
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.
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 **