Master of Finance and Banking

The course provides an internationally portable qualification, relevant to employment in the financial services sector worldwide including; investment and international banking, corporate treasury and money markets, funds management, financial planning, management consulting and more.

Possible future job titles

Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor, Finance Broker, Lending Manager, Investment and International Banker, Financial Planner, Management Consultant

Higher education

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Finance and Banking may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Proficiency Requirements

Students can satisfy English competency requirements by showing any 

of the following:

• An IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
• Completion of a Bachelor degree from a country specified by ECU.
• Completion of 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
• Equivalent prior learning courses including at least five years relevant professional experience – as accepted by ECU.
• Completion of other tests, courses or programs as accepted by ECU.

Practicum placement

Practicum option

Students will develop a broad range of work related skills in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation at a management level

Attendance requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours in an approved work environment. Host organisations may require students to attend work after hours and on the weekends

Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

Students must participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing work placement including documentation and risk management.

Professional practice rules

Students must participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing work placement including documentation and risk management.

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. For eligible students, ECU offers credit and recognition of prior learning (CRPL). There are 2 CRPL options: 

• Credit transfer to acknowledge students’ formal learning at uni or TAFE. 
• Recognition of students’ informal learning gained outside of the education system (for example workplace experience or volunteer training.)

This coursework Masters is designed for students seeking a comprehensive postgraduate degree in applied finance and financial management.

The course prepares students to work in the dynamic financial services industry. The course focuses on how individuals, financial institutions, businesses and governments make borrowing, lending and investment decisions. Students will learn how to identify, analyse and interpret financial information and use industry-relevant databases and software. The financial services industry demands graduates who can think critically and have an analytical approach to problem solving; attributes that students will develop through this course.

Recommended Study Pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include: 

• Business Finance
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Credit and Lending Decisions
• Risk Management in Banking

Plus there’s a selection of electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.