Study Master of Finance (1.5 Year) at Griffith University in Australia,

Master of Finance (1.5 Year)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Finance offers comprehensive preparation for those wishing to pursue or advance their career in the finance and investments industry. This program is ranked 150-200 globally and #7 in Australia in the QS Business Master's Rankings: Finance 2026. You will gain technical competencies and analytical skills and learn how to apply financial theory and quantitative techniques to make effective financial and investment decisions. You will build a solid foundation in finance and gain an in-depth understanding of investment principles with a strong appreciation of ethical and professional standards focusing on the curriculum of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Level II and III, Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) Part I, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) examinations. You will develop the skills to critically analyse issues in the investment profession relating to stock markets, fixed-income and alternative instruments, derivatives and risk management, and portfolio or wealth management, preparing you to take on new challenges in the increasingly globalised and competitive financial sector.

CRICOS

081667G

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$41,000.00 (US$ 27,020) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Brisbane South (Nathan)

170 Kessels Road, Nathan,

Brisbane,

Queensland,

4111, Brisbane, Australia

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$41,000.00 (US$ 27,020) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Brisbane South (Nathan)

170 Kessels Road, Nathan,

Brisbane,

Queensland,

4111, Brisbane, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

You can complete this program in 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years depending on your prior study and work experience

To be eligible for this program you must meet one of the following criteria:

1 year duration (80CP):

  • a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline and five years relevant work experience or passed the Level I examination for the Chartered Financial Analyst Program administered by the CFA Institute

1.5 year duration (120CP) - Flexible entry

  • a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline
  • a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) and passed the Level I examination for the Chartered Financial Analyst Program administered by the CFA Institute

1.5 year duration (120CP) - Foundation entry

  • a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) and two years relevant work experience

2 year duration (160CP):

  • a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher)
  • a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal, and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above

You must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7.0 point scale) in your previous qualification

Related discipline includes accounting, economics, financial planning, finance

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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