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Finance Technology (FinTech) professionals are some of the most in demand globally, and the skills shortage is particularly challenging in Australia. Employer demand for the right mix of technology and finance skills is growing faster than the Australian labour market can fill. In addition, 45% of leaders in FinTech companies think that attracting qualified or suitable talent is one of the top local challenges.¹
The online Master of Financial Technology is a program for ambitious working professionals who know the finance business well, can imagine the data and technology to innovate, evaluate, communicate and implement new ideas and are looking to seize opportunities in the growing FinTech industry. Designed and delivered by Australia’s top ranked school of Banking and Finance, at UNSW Business School.
¹EY FinTech Australia Census Report 2018”, Ernst & Young Advisory Services, 2019
Upon successful completion of the Master of Financial Technology, you will develop skills through the following learning outcomes:
2 years
12 courses
September, October, January, March, May and July
100% Online
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UNSW’s 100% online Master of Financial Technology will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency between Finance and Technology, and equip you with the applied technical skills to remain relevant and competitive in today’s dynamic and technology driven landscape.
The program will deliver technical financial technology skills across a range of courses to provide you with the confidence to lead and innovate teams, start-ups and businesses. Graduates will also gain an understanding of relevant financial technologies, frameworks and what it means to be an ethical professional in a disruptive and innovative industry, and establish a competitive career advantage within this lucrative and evolving industry.
You must complete at least 9 of the 10 core courses.
The Master of Financial Technology program has been designed with the busy working professional in mind and offers you a learning environment where you can learn each course in seven-week blocks. This means you can graduate in only two years part-time so you can leverage the employer demand sooner.
Our academics are some of the best in the world and even though you’re studying online, you can expect your learning experience to be of the same high standard as that of our on-campus students.
Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor, who is committed to assisting you from enrolment through to graduation. They are on hand for all non- academic queries by phone or email.
You must complete at least 1 of the 2 capstone courses.
You may choose to complete up to 2 of the elective courses.
To be eligible for the Master of Financial Technology you must have:
Generally, if you successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology with a WAM of 65 or above, you can progress to the Graduate Diploma and/or Masters by coursework degree.
Upon successful completion of the Master of Financial Technology, graduates will have a broad scope of job roles available to them.
The types of roles in financial technology include: Head of Financial Technology, Chief Financial Officer / CIO, FinTech business analyst, FinTech strategy analyst, Portfolio analyst, Investment banking analyst, Blockchain developer, FinTech innovation consultant
Read our blog to learn more about where a career in FinTech can take you.
Prefer more data analysis and machine learning? Perhaps a Master of Data Science or Analytics is for you.
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