Postgraduate study in Finance

Postgraduate study with us will prepare you for senior or specialised career roles such as chief financial officer, corporate adviser or valuer, multinational funds manager and portfolio manager. An academic career specialising in finance is also an option.

Courses include:

• Research Methods in Finance
• Governance Issues in Finance
• Empirical Finance
• Modern Corporate Finance
• Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis
• Risk Management
• Various special topics

Postgraduate Finance courses

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Master of Commerce (180 points) 

An applicant must have: a) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce, or a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and passed the prerequisites for the subject in which they intend to enrol, or have equivalent prior study; or b) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce, or a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II and passed the prerequisites for the subject in which they intend to enrol.

Prerequisites for Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Master of Commerce (180 points)

A major in Finance including MATHS 208 or STATS 208 or ECON221, or an equivalent course as approved by the Head of Department.

Master of Commerce (120 points)

An applicant intending to complete must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce from this University in the subject intended for this degree with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

Master of Applied Finance

You can also study Finance through the Master of Applied Finance (MAppFin), if you have a bachelors or honours degree in business, or a non-business degree in a relevant discipline, such as engineering, health sciences, social sciences, science or technology, with a GPA/GPE of 5.0 or higher in 90 points of the most advanced courses. In addition, you must have passed an undergraduate level course in business statistics (STATS 108), general mathematics (MATHS 108) or equivalent.

View the university 2025 Calendar for detailed programme structure here:  programme regulations

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - page 267
• Master of Commerce - page 278
• Master of Applied Finance (MAppFin) - page 270

You can also view the programme requirement details on Student Services Online if you are active in a programme.

Pursuing a postgraduate degree in Finance can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities. Many graduates take up first positions in financial institutions, such as commercial banks, investment banks, and investment funds. Others may work in corporate finance or consulting firms. Having a postgraduate qualification in finance pave the way for a competitive and exciting future career in the financial sector.

Relevant roles include:

• Investment Analyst
  
• Financial Advisor/Consultant
  
• Asset/Portfolio Manager
  
• Stockbroker
  
• Derivative Trader
  
• Financial Researcher/Economist
  
• Commercial Banker
  
• Investment Banker
  
• Financial Manager
  
• Risk and Credit Analyst/Manager
  
• Actuary

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available as a further study option for the Master of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), but not for the Master of Applied Finance.

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