Master of Finance
Master of Finance
In the new world of finance, there is strong demand for highly skilled, analytical thinkers who have a proven ability to innovate. The quantitatively oriented Master of Finance provides both depth and breadth in finance. Designed to enhance your analytical and problem-solving abilities and develop your understanding of the principles…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In the new world of finance, there is strong demand for highly skilled, analytical thinkers who have a proven ability to innovate.
The quantitatively oriented Master of Finance provides both depth and breadth in finance. Designed to enhance your analytical and problem-solving abilities and develop your understanding of the principles of finance, it explores finance, financial modelling, econometrics, trading, research and the analysis of financial markets.
Using real-time market data, you’ll participate in trading simulations and workshops for multi-asset portfolio and risk analysis, hedging, and money market and foreign exchange instruments trading, all in purpose-built facilities in the heart of Melbourne.
This transformative approach prepares you for life and work.
The Master of Finance degree provides you the tools you will need to shape the future of finance.
Guided by experienced finance professionals and our research-led teaching approach, you’ll gain a competitive edge in the finance world by advancing your skills in financial modelling, fintech and trading simulations. There are also opportunities for collaborative projects and deep engagement with contemporary issues in finance and related industries through regular seminars and workshops.
It all combines to give you an in-demand set of skills required to navigate this new world of finance.
Your career in finance
Master of Finance graduates are equipped with the skills and practical knowledge required to excel in the finance sector, in corporate roles and within the public sector.
Graduates may work in the financial sector or in the treasury/finance functions of large or small corporations. Many move into high-demand positions like financial investment advisors and managers, financial brokers and fund managers.
Job roles can include:
Banker
Credit manager
Financier
Financial analyst
Financial controller
Finance director
Fund manager
Treasurer
Stockbroker
Working capital specialist.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
