Master of Financial Technology

Graduates of the Master of Financial Technology will have: 

1. a body of Financial Technology knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in Finance and in Information Technology. 
2. knowledge of the principles and methods that underpin research within the Finance and Information Technology field. 

The Master of Financial Technology offers a qualification that provides advanced studies in modern technology with knowledge of the global financial market. The finance industry is becoming more information and data-driven. Businesses have greatly benefited from using advanced data analytics to improve their financial position.

The program is designed for students, either with or without a background in IT or Finance, to enter a rapidly growing FinTech industry, which includes big data analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, programming and cybersecurity, while at the same time understanding how financial markets function.

Students will be learning advanced Excel skills combined with the Python programming language, R Studio and Tableau to evaluate a large amount of financial data and assess different investment decisions across various market conditions.

This program provides a unique opportunity to combine these skills in a unified degree, and graduates will comprehend specialised knowledge in the financial services organisation and the application of emerging technologies in the finance industry.

The Master of Financial Technology has three different durations, depending on your previous studies:

2 years: If you are interested in moving into the field and do not have a background in financial technology, you will complete the standard pathway (2 years) which includes a compulsory foundation component.

1.5 years: If you have a prior related degree, you will be able to skip the foundation course component. You will focus on core financial technology courses and be able to choose a major in Data Analytics or Cyber Security.

1 year: If you have a prior related degree and substantive work experience, you will focus on core financial technology courses and be able to choose a major in Data Analytics or Cyber Security.

Griffith University offers a range of flexible delivery modes including on-campus and online.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Corporate Finance
• Investments
• Computer Systems and Cyber Security
• Programming Principles

Plus there’s a selection of majors to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

Your program requirements are the set of academic requirements that are mandatory for the award associated with your program of study. If you do not adhere to your degree requirements, you may not be eligible to graduate.

For the award of Master of Financial Technology (MFinTech), you must successfully Complete 160 credit points for one of the following:

• 160 credit points for all Pathway 1 - duration 1 year (80CP of study and 80CP for prior learning), or
• 160 credit points for all Pathway 2 - duration 1.5 years (120CP of study and 40CP for prior learning), or
• 160 credit points for all Pathway 3 - duration 1.5 years (120CP of study and 40CP for prior learning), or
• 160 credit points for all Pathway 4 - duration 2 years (160CP study)

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.

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Indicative total fee $65,000

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be eligible for admission to the Master of Financial Technology, you must have one of: 

Pathway 1 - 1 year program (80CP):

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; AND a minimum two years full-time (or equivalent) ^relevant professional experience. (Note 1)

Pathway 2 - 1.5 year program (120CP): 

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.

Pathway 3 - 1.5 year program (120CP):

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; AND a minimum two years full-time(or equivalent) ^relevant professional experience.

Pathway 4 - 2 year program (160CP): 

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; OR 
• a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal, and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above.

Note 1: Students must meet the requirements for both disciplines with formal and non-formal requirements. For example, if you hold a Bachelor of Commerce, your professional experience should include Information and Communication Technology. Or, if you hold a Bachelor of Information Communication and Technology, your professional experience should include Commerce.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Admission Procedure

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.