Become a finance expert and build practical skills
Prepare for your career in the ever-evolving finance sector with a Master of Finance from Melbourne Business School. Join a small cohort of students in this elite program and develop specialist knowledge of Australian and international financial markets. Gain practical experience on real-life consulting projects, learn from industry experts, and hone your skills during in-class simulations. Graduate with a highly sought-after skillset, ready to work in Australia or overseas.
Key features
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute recognised. Study at a CFA Affiliated university and cover at least 70% of program partner requirements. You’ll be in a strong position to prepare for the CFA exams after graduation.
Boutique program. Join a high calibre cohort, with a limited number of students admitted each semester
Real-life consulting opportunities. Take the practicum elective to work as part of a group on a real-life consulting project in Melbourne, Sydney, or overseas (previous groups have gone to Shanghai, London, Singapore and Paris).
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Why study finance at Melbourne ?
Study an academically rigorous and highly technical course, while also building practical and job-ready skills.
In-demand communication skills. Learn how to talk finance like a pro using different mediums like blogs, podcasts and video, with tuition from Centre for Advancing Journalism experts.
Future-proof your skillset. Graduate with sought-after skills in emerging fields like fintech and data analysis.
Study your way. Choose either the 1.5 years option or the 2-year Master of Finance (Enhanced) to explore more electives and exchange options. If you have not previously studied finance, you could consider our Master of Management (Finance).
Student Support
Students at Melbourne Business School (MBS) can access a wide range of support.
Personal Effectiveness Programs. Access our business-specific program for services like career mentoring and workshops on skills such as effective networking and writing a great CV.
Student clubs. Extend your learning, build new connections, and make lifelong friends by joining a faculty club. Contribute to the community with clubs like Global Consulting Group, offering pro-bono consulting for charities and not-for-profits.
Case competitions and start-up pitches. Develop real business solutions in a tight timeframe at the annual Melbourne Business School Student Association Case Competition, or make your pitch in our startup competition.
What students are saying
“The Master of Finance offered me the opportunity to enhance my undergraduate studies by gaining in-depth finance knowledge on both an academic and practical level. Having already done a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne, it made sense to continue my studies there.”