Master of Financial Technologies
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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
2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time (dependent on prior qualifications and experience)
Intakes
Hawthorn (HE Block 1, Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time
2021 Start Dates
HE Block 1 -
08 February 2021
Semester 1 -
01 March 2021
Semester 2 -
02 August 2021
Term 4 -
20 September 2021
2022 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
28 February 2022
Semester 2 -
01 August 2022
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
The Master of Financial Technologies develops expertise in rapid technological changes and their relevance to financial services. It focuses on specialised and applied knowledge of emerging financial technologies and the opportunities and challenges for financial service providers and FinTech start-ups. There is a focus on areas such as the frontiers in FinTech, strategic application and commercialisation of blockchain, business analytics, artificial intelligence and applied projects. The course design also allows the choice of electives to complete a specialisation in areas such as finance, project management, information systems and business analytics.
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-FINTEC1)
^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Financial Technologies but it is available as an exit award.
^ Students must complete 6 core units and 2 elective units to be eligible for the Graduate Diploma.
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 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.
Maximum Academic Credit
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).
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.
Foundation Units - (50 credit points)
Students to complete all 4 foundation units from the list below.
Core Units - (100 credit points)
Students must complete all 8 core units from the list below
Specialisation or Elective Units - (50 credit points)
Students must complete 50 cps of units. This can either be an available specialisation or elective units. NOTE: Where specialisation units are completed as part of the foundation or core, students must select alternatives from the list of units provided.
Accounting
Students must complete ACC60008 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students must complete ACC60008 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Business Analytics
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
INF80005 Business Information Systems Internship ProjectBusiness Information Systems
Students must complete INF60007 as core and select any three from the remaining units.
Digital Marketing
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Students to complete ENT60009 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students to complete ENT60009 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Finance
Students to complete FIN80005 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units
Human Resource Management
Students to complete HRM60018 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
International Business
Students must select up to four units from the list below. NOTE: some units are equal to 25cps.
Students must select up to four units from the list below. NOTE: some units are equal to 25cps.
Project Management
Students to complete INF70005 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students to complete INF70005 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
SCM60001 Operations Management
Research
Students must complete BUS80003 and BUS80021 as core and select one of the two remaining units.
Students must complete BUS80003 and BUS80021 as core and select one of the two remaining units.
BUS80021 Business Research Thesis (25 credit points)
Supply Chain Innovation
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
Elective Units - Pre Experience (50 credit points)
If a specialisation is selected then students do not complete any electives.
# students need to discuss these options with their Course Director prior to enrolling.
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
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 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
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.
AACSB Accreditation
Swinburne Business is 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
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2021 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 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
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)
Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.
1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)
Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):
- 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*
1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)
Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):
- the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technologies; or
- an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline
* Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (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.
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.