Master of Financial Analysis
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
The Master of Financial Analysis provides advanced-level study in a range of contemporary accounting and finance issues. The core subjects are designed to offer a balanced coverage of accounting, finance and investment topics. Career options include financial analyst and financial planning positions in the financial services sector, industry and government.
Structure
The course totals 72 credit points of study, made up of 12 core subjects. The course may be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.
Subjects
- Financial analysis
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies. If the previous qualification is not in a related field, applicants require a minimum of two years' relevant work experience. Applicants with a relevant graduate certificate must have completed it with at least a credit average. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
- Or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
- Or AE5: Pass
- Or PTE: 58-64
- Or CAE: 176-184.
Recognition
This course meets the educational requirements of membership at the level of Certified Finance and Treasury Professional (CFTP), awarded by the Finance and Treasury Association.
Study pathways
Students may be granted a maximum of eight subject exemptions based on credit recognition, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study.
Further information
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis, the Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis, and the Master of Financial Analysis.