Master of Finance and Investment Management
Master of Finance and Investment Management
Become a confident, capable leader in the finance and investment management industry through immersive, authentic learning experiences featuring collaboration with industry and academic experts. The need for specialist knowledge of financial management has never been greater among funds managers, corporations, financial institutions, and public sector entities. Retirement savings and public…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Become a confident, capable leader in the finance and investment management industry through immersive, authentic learning experiences featuring collaboration with industry and academic experts.
The need for specialist knowledge of financial management has never been greater among funds managers, corporations, financial institutions, and public sector entities. Retirement savings and public sector debt continue to grow, as technologies and geo-political risks increase. To cope, the financial sector must recognise and embed best practices relating to managing financial objectives and risks across volatile markets, changing demographics, new technologies and responsible investing and lending.
The Master of Finance and Investment Management is designed for graduates looking to advance their careers in the finance sector. Through the duration of this specialist master’s degree, you’ll gain exposure to innovative investment strategies involving both traditional and alternative asset classes. Obtain a deep understanding of financial modelling, portfolio management, derivatives, fixed income, public sector financing, equities, venture capital, real estate and infrastructure while becoming acquainted with recent technological advancements shaping the financial industry. This knowledge will prepare you to navigate complex data across industries and make informed decisions that involve calculated risks supported by financial knowledge, data analysis and research.
The program is based in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. The central 308 Queen Street location will help you form valuable connections with industry and academic researchers.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Investment manager
Fund manager
Portfolio manager
Investment analyst
Planning policy manager
Market risk manager
Investment banker
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for entry, you’ll need:
a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below), or
the Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management from UQ (or equivalent), or
the Graduate Certificate in Commerce from UQ (or equivalent).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) – Overall 100, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21, speaking 19
PTE Academic – Overall 72, all sub bands minimum 60
BE – A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills
CES – Overall 185, all sub bands minimum 169
OET is not accepted
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
