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Master of Financial Analysis
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Master of Financial Analysis is a specialist degree that builds on an existing accounting or finance background, drawing on both the School of Accounting and the School of Banking and Finance to create a genuinely targeted financial analysis qualification rather than a general business master's. Students develop high-level skills in strategy, risk analysis and management, valuation and project development, positioning them for careers in investment analysis, funds management, CFO-track roles or broader business analysis work. The program's flexible course structure lets students tailor their studies to specific career aspirations within financial analysis, drawing on a wide range of offerings across both contributing schools. Entry requires a credit average and a major in accounting or finance within a recognised bachelor's degree, meaning this is a genuine next step for accounting and finance graduates rather than an entry point for career-changers without that background.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Finance Electives (List B): FINS5523 Alternative Asset Classes
- FINS5533Real Estate Finance and Investment
- FINS5538Takeovers
- Restructuring and Corporate Governance
- FINS5544Sustainable Finance
- FINS5548Financial Technology
- FINS5513Investments and Portfolio Selection
- FINS5535Derivatives and Risk Management Techniques
- FINS5541Advanced Investment and Advanced Funds Management
- FINS5510Personal Financial Planning
- FINS5516International Corporate Finance
- FINS5537Financial Planning Advice and Ethics
- FINS5542Applied Funds Management
- FINS5545Financial Market Data Literacy
- FINS5566Trading in Financial Securities
- FINS5531Personal Risk
- Insurance
- and Superannuation for Financial Advisers
- FINS5547Cryptocurrency and Decentralised Finance
- FINS5514Capital Budgeting and Financial Decisions
- FINS5546Toolkit for Financial Market Decisions
- FINS5517Applied Portfolio Manage..
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
To be eligible for the program, you must have: A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (65% or higher) as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator ; and A major in accounting and/or finance within the recognized bachelor degree (or across equivalent qualifications); and The UNSW English Language requirements also apply to this program. Recognition of Prior Learning If you've successfully completed the CPA Program or CA Program (from Australia), or the CIMA qualification, you may be granted one course exemption. In exceptional circumstances, in accordance with UNSW Policy and Procedure for Recognition for Prior Learning, applications may be considered for entry where the applicant has other relevant qualifications or work experience not listed above.
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