Master of Management (Finance)

The Master of Management (Finance) provides a foundation in the various business disciplines and builds a strong base of knowledge in the discipline of finance.

Gain deep knowledge in finance including areas like investment management, financial management and corporate financial policy while gaining a strong foundation in disciplines like accounting, economics and management.

As the program progresses, you will focus on advanced studies in finance that enhance your skills in financial analysis.

This degree is ideal if you hold an undergraduate degree in an area outside of business/commerce and your goal is to assume a managerial position in the field of finance. The degree is also suitable if you are a business/commerce graduate who wishes to add finance to your portfolio.

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

Employment Outcomes

Our graduates have gone on to some successful and varied careers. These are just some examples:

Within 1 year of graduating

Assistant Manager, Lending Services (Institutional and Complex) ANZ

Within 3 years of graduating

Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton, US

Within 4 years of graduating

FX Trader at Bank Negara, Malaysia

Practical Skills

You will leave the degree with a number of essential skills, including the ability to:

• Obtain, analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation
• Apply strategic and critical thinking in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society
• Be an effective decision maker in business and commerce

Melbourne Business School students are also offered the opportunity to develop their employability skills through our Skills Workshops.

Professional recognition

CFA Institute®

The University of Melbourne is a participant in the University Affiliation Program of the CFA Institute, the global association for investment professionals that awards the prestigious CFA designation. The Master of Management (Finance) covers at least 70% of all three levels of the CFA program candidate body of knowledge (CBOK) topics, the CFA Institute ethical and professional standards, and other CFA program partner requirements. Recognition as a CFA Affiliated University signals to students, employers and the marketplace that the university curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA exams.

As part of the affiliation, students in the Master of Management (Finance) are eligible for scholarships, access to CFA Institute curriculums, journals, webcasts, and other educational resources.

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