Study Master of Financial Technology - Cyber Security at Griffith University in Australia, Griffith Business School

Master of Financial Technology - Cyber Security

Australia

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What will I learn?

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 the 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.You will be equipped for potential career opportunities as a financial apps developer, cybersecurity analysts, financial analysts, data analyst, compliance expert, mutual funds, superannuation funds, banks, insurance companies, treasury and stockbroking. Other careers might include foreign exchange dealers, futures and options traders, portfolio managers, risk analysts and financial services consultant.

Which department am I in?

Griffith Business School

CRICOS

103302G

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$41,000.00 (US$ 27,020) per year
Accommodation- On campus – 300 to 420 per week

*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 (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$41,000.00 (US$ 27,020) per year
Accommodation- On campus – 300 to 420 per week

*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

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Financial Technology, a student must: hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR hold a Bachelor degree in Finance and/or Information Technology (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) - students will receive 40 credit points of advanced standing OR hold any Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 AND have successfully passed the Level I examination for the Chartered Financial Analyst Program administered by the CFA Institute - students will receive 40 credit points of advanced standing.

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

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