Master of Financial Technology

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UNSW Online
  • Awarded by

    UNSW Online

  • Qualification

    Master's Degree

  • Study Mode

    Online

  • Payment Options

    FEE-HELP may be availableUpfront payment

  • Duration

    Accelerated; complete in as little as 2 years

  • Start Date

    Enquire now for upcoming start dates

  • Course Fee

    Price may vary

  • Career Outcomes

    Financial Analyst | Compliance Manager | Analyst | Data Analyst | View all

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  • In a Nutshell

    Gain the skills to respond the technological revolution in the financial services industry with the online Master of Financial Technology at UNSW.

    This course will help you gain deep insight into the impact of disruptive technological advances, and build knowledge of the latest technology through hands-on experience and applied learning, while understanding the full context of the FinTech landscape. You'll graduate with a comprehensive understanding of how technology is enhancing, re-imagining and disrupting financial services and markets.

    Created and led by academics who are at the forefront of the industry, you can ensure that your online learning experience will be of the highest standard. 

    Designed with the busy individual in mind, this 100% online course allows you to learn each subject in seven week blocks, allowing you to accelerate your study and graduate in as little as two years.

  • What You'll Need to Get In

    To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

    • A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with WAM of 65 or above as determined by the UNSW Entry Calculator in any of the following areas: business, commerce, information systems & technology management, information technology, computer engineering and software engineering; AND
    • Be proficient in the English language.

    Entry via nested qualification

    • For those who do not qualify for direct entry into the master's program, you may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology. Generally, if you successfully complete the Graduate Certificate with a WAM of 65 or above, you can progress to the Graduate Diploma and/or Masters.
  • Subject Breakdown

    In this finance course the subjects you may study include: 

    List A – Core Courses:

    • FinTech Ecosystem and Industry Insights
    • Decentralised Finance
    • RegTech Applications for Banking and Finance
    • Tech Disruption in Payments and Transfers
    • Tech Disruption in Funding and Lending
    • InsurTech and Financial Risk Management
    • Technical Tools for FinTech^
    • Problem-solving Methods for FinTech^*
    • Data Management for FinTech^*
    • Robo-Advisory and Portfolio Optimisation^*
    • Managing a FinTech Startup#
    • Applied FinTech Project#

    List B – Elective Courses

    • Managing People, Analytics and Change
    • Data and Ethics
    • Principles of Programming
    • Foundations of Cyber Security
    • Big Data Management
    • Foundations of Data Science

    Available elective courses will vary per program and study period

    ^Courses requiring programming (Python) knowledge. *Pre-requisite: Technical Tools for FinTech. #Capstone courses. Pre-requisite: Completion of 48 Units of Credit (UOC), which is the equivalent of 8 courses. Masters students must complete either Managing a FinTech Startup or Applied FinTech Project.

  • Why UNSW Online?

    Study 100% Online with UNSW. A World Leader.  

    UNSW is a globally recognised leader in education, with a focus on industry applicable programs. When you study online with UNSW, you can expect to learn from world-class academics and collaborate with ambitious, like-minded individuals. 

    Study at Australia’s Global University. Anywhere, anytime. 

    Studying online at UNSW means that you have the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your life and career goals. The programs have been designed with busy working professionals in mind so you can study one course at a time, 100% online & accelerated, whilst working full-time. 

    Designed by Industry for Industry. 

    The UNSW online programs have been developed in close consultation with industry experts equipping you with applicable and career-related skills. UNSW is ranked in the top 3 universities in Australia for graduate employability, and is 27th in the world (QS University World Rankings by Graduate Employability, 2020) with each program offering advanced disciplinary depth, giving you access to the latest thinking and current research.

    Student Admissions Advisors:

    Investing in the right program for you is important to us and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to assist you with all your program and enrolment queries.

    Student Success Advisors:

    Studying online does not mean studying alone. We are here to help you make your difference. Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor (SSA), who is committed to assisting you at every stage, from enrolment through to graduation. Your SSA is on hand to help with all non-academic queries by phone or email.

  • Where will this course take you?

    Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Masters of Finance Technology from UNSW Online. 

    This recognised course will offer graduates the know-how to respond to the technological revolution in finance and give you the confidence to lead and innovate teams, start-ups and businesses.

  • Career Outcomes

    Wondering where a career in it could take you? Potential job outcomes may include: Potential IT career outcomes include: Database Administrator, Systems Administrator, ICT Security Administrator, Software or Applications Programmer, ICT Support Technician, ICT Test Engineer, ICT Manager, Junior Office Support, Help Desk Officer, Assistant Software Developer.

  • Let's talk price

    The total indicative cost of completing your degree depends on the elective courses you choose to complete and any recognition of prior learning before the commencement of your studies.

    The 2023 Indicative Domestic Tuition Fee is $55,800.

    The total indicative cost of completing your degree depends on the elective courses you choose to complete and any recognition of prior learning before the commencement of your studies. Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees.

    Eligible students may be able to apply for government loan scheme, FEE-HELP.

    Enquire now to find out more.

    FEE-HELP

    You may be eligible to receive FEE-HELP for this course!

    This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

    Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You'll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $48,361 (2022-23 income year). 

    Find out more about government study loans here.

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To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with WAM of 65 or above as determined by the UNSW Entry Calculator in any of the following areas: business, commerce, information systems & technology management, information technology, computer engineering and software engineering; AND
  • Be proficient in the English language.

Entry via nested qualification

  • For those who do not qualify for direct entry into the master's program, you may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology. Generally, if you successfully complete the Graduate Certificate with a WAM of 65 or above, you can progress to the Graduate Diploma and/or Masters.

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