Master of Financial Technologies
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
The Master of Financial Technologies will develop your expertise in FinTech and provide the skills required to apply emerging technologies and lead transformative, strategic change within financial services.
There is a significant shortage of skilled financial sector professionals with a strong understanding of technologies such as blockchain, automated platforms, AI and issues such as cybersecurity and fraud detection. This course is co-designed and co-delivered with Swinburne’s industry partners – Bendigo Bank, IBM and Tableau – to address these skill shortages and to ensure you learning experience is practical and current.
You’ll examine real-world challenges, undertake applied projects, and regularly engage with Australian and international guest speakers. You’ll also benefit from leading-edge researchers, such as those in Swinburne’s Blockchain Innovation Lab.
Financial technologies are expected to disrupt and impact every aspect of financial services. Graduates of this course will be prepared for opportunities in existing organisations and new FinTech start-ups.
This master program includes a specialisation or electives from a wide selection of complementary business area such as entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, project management, business information systems and business analytics.
Depending on prior learning and experience, you may complete the master in one year, 18 months or two years.
Duration
2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time (dependent on prior qualifications and experience)
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2, HE Block 1, Term 4) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time
2021 Start Dates
2022 Start Dates
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.
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Master of Financial Technologies
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-FINTEC1)
Course structure
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)
Students with a previous relevant qualification from a recognised institution and/or relevant work experience may be eligible for exemptions from the foundation units or core units. If found eligible, students may be able to complete a total of 100cps (8 units) or 150cps (12 units). Please refer to the course entry requirements for more information. Exemptions for the core units will only be evaluated and awarded at the discretion of the Course Director and Post Graduate Director.
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Financial Technologies is 100 credit points (normally 8 units). The exception to this rule is for students entering with a Graduate Diploma of Financial Technologies who may be granted up to 125 credit points of advanced standing (normally ten units).
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.
Students must complete ACC60008 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
Students to complete ENT60009 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students must select up to four units from the list below. NOTE: some units are equal to 25cps.
Students to complete INF70005 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
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 within project
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practices in a FinTech environment and sustainable context
- 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.
AACSB Accreditation
Swinburne business degrees are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors. Only five per cent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
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
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)
- 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*
- the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technologies; or
- an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline