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Master of Financial Technologies (Advanced)
Swinburne University of Technology
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00111D
The Master of Financial Technologies (Advanced) equips students to apply emerging technologies within the financial sector. An advanced research component also provides a pathway to a PhD. You will learn to apply 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. An independent research project allows you to make an original contribution to the field. After graduation, you could work as a technology consultant, or take on project management or strategy roles in financial services firms (particularly those implementing emerging technologies or new business models). Experienced professionals could progress into finance, marketing, administration or operations management roles. Those interested in further study can pursue a research pathway.
Structure
200 credit points: 15 units
Subjects
- Financial technologies (Advanced)
Standard entry requirements
- A recognised bachelor degree plus three years of relevant work experience
- Or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies. English language requirements - satisfactory completion of one of the following: Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- Minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- Any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency. Note: A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn.
Study pathways
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.
