Finance investigates topics such as investment strategies and analysis, dealing with the way funds are gathered and distributed to best benefit corporations and individuals.
Master of Financial Analysis
This course is designed for aspiring financial analysts, who wish to acquire the skills to assess the financial viability of complex projects and investment opportunities. Choose this course for its comprehensive approach to corporate finance, corporate valuation, accounting, and business law. Its distinctiveness lies in the balanced integration of accounting, finance, investment, and legal knowledge, ensuring a well-rounded mastery of the skills of a professional financial analyst. The learning experience combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Its distinctiveness lies in the balanced integration of accounting, finance, investment, and legal knowledge, ensuring a well-rounded mastery of the skills of a professional financial analyst. The learning experience combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
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Course aims
The course is designed to enhance the graduate's professional practice in finance, banking and investment. Guest lectures delivered by leading practitioners from Australian banks and financial companies allowing industry experience to be brought into the classroom. The use of real market data, simulations, and active learning based on cases provides graduates with practical workplace skills.
Study plan
To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
International student
For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1042. The total credit points are 72.
Careers
Career options include financial analyst and management level positions in the financial services sector, industry and government.
Course structure
To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.Additional information
Course duration
The course is offered on a one-and-a-half year, full-time or three-year, part-time basis.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11015 Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International studentsVisa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11015 Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions based on recognition of prior learning, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Completion of the course meets the education requirements for Affiliate membership and, in conjunction with work experience, the requirements for Associate membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
UTS: Handbook
See the Master of Financial Analysis in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.
Information for international students
Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.
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Domestic students
How to apply
Domestic applicants can apply via UTS Student Portal.
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International students
How to apply
International applicants apply to study via UTS International.
Intake
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
