Master of Financial Technologies (Advanced)

The Master of Financial Technologies (Advanced) equips students to apply emerging technologies within the financial sector.

An advanced research component also provides a pathway to a PhD.

You will learn to apply technology concepts, critical thinking and problem-solving methodologies in financial contexts.

You’ll also learn to communicate effectively within professional teams, and build your leadership and management skills.

An independent research project allows you to make an original contribution to the field.

After graduation, you could work as a technology consultant, or take on project management or strategy roles in financial services firms (particularly those implementing emerging technologies or new business models).

Experienced professionals could progress into finance, marketing, administration or operations management roles.

Those interested in further study can pursue a research pathway.

The Master of Financial Technologies (Advanced) will provide students with specialised and applied knowledge in the management of financial services organisations and the application of emerging technologies and strong research skills. Graduates will be well placed for roles as project managers and strategy managers in financial service firms and FinTec start-ups; project manager and senior consultant roles in consulting and technology firms servicing financial institutions. Knowledge gained will enable managers with prior experience and qualifications to move into management roles (e.g. Finance, Marketing, Administration, Operations) in incumbent financial service companies and start-ups. The advanced research component positions students to progress to a PhD.

This means you can complete more units and graduate faster, or take breaks when you need to.

To qualify for the award of Master of Financial Technologies (Advanced), students must complete 200 credit points comprising of:

• 10 core units (125 credit points)
• 6 elective units (75 credit points)

OR

• 10 core units of study (125 credit points)
• 2 research options (37.5 credit points)
• 3 elective units (37.5 credit points)

Units of study

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BUS80003 Research Methodology * ENT60009 Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design FIN60006 Frontiers in FinTech FIN70006 Banking and Insurance Risk Management FIN70007 Investments and Capital Markets INF70008 Business Analytics and Visualisation FIN80021 Applied Financial Services Project INF80050 Blockchain: Business Models and Applications * INF80051 Artificial Intelligence and Insights INF80052 Applied Technology Project

Students complete 6 units from the following list (75 credit points)

ACC60002 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making SCM60002 Six Sigma Lean Green Belt MGT80003 Delivering Innovation and Other High Risk Strategies SCM80001 Innovation in Transport and Logistics SCM80002 Innovative Supply Chain Technologies ECO60003 Managerial Economics ENT70012 Growth Management ENT70018 Entrepreneurial Mindset, New Ventures and Innovation ENT70019 Venture Planning ENT80031 Venture in Action ENT80032 Innovation Discovery and Technology Transfer FIN60004 Entrepreneurial Finance FIN80014 Business Finance and Quantitative Analysis HRM60013 Employee Relations HRM60018 Human Resource Fundamentals HRM60019 Work and Organisational Behaviour HRM70012 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion HRM70013 Strategic Human Resource Management HRM80018 Leading Change HRM80019 Human Resource Consultancy Project INF70008 Business Analytics and Visualisation INF80007 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World INF80023 Managing IT Enabled Innovation and Transformation INF80045 Strategic Value of Business Technology INF80046 Managing Digital INF80047 Digital Intensive INF80048 Enterprise Architecture INF80049 Digital Business Risks INF80050 Blockchain: Business Models and Applications INF80051 Artificial Intelligence and Insights INF80052 Applied Technology Project LAW60005 Contracting with Corporations LAW70001 Compliance and Risk LAW80005 Applied Industry Corporate Governance Project LAW80006 Enterprise Governance LAW80008 Corporate Governance LAW80009 Governance Strategy and Leadership SCM60003 Supply Chain Management MKT60006 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing MKT60011 Data Empowered Marketing MKT60012 Consumer Behaviour MKT70017 Global Digital Marketing MKT70019 Branding and Creative Innovation MKT70020 Services Marketing and Customer Management MKT80010 Marketing Strategy and Planning MKT80015 Marketing Communications Agency ORG60001 Leading SIP60001 Corporate Responsibility and Accountability SIP60002 Leadership for Social Impact SIP60003 Social Impact: Entrepreneurs and Social Innovation SIP60004 Social Investment and Philanthropy SIP70014 Evaluation and Impact Measurement SIP80015 Strategic Philanthropy SIP80017 Social Venture Development BUS70013 Business Innovation in Europe Study Tour BUS70014 Business Innovation in America Study Tour BUS70015 Business Innovation in Asia Study Tour BUS70016 Indigenous Study Tour: Supporting Economic Development ORG80005 Strategic Leadership ORG80014 Ethical Leadership

EXCA Financial Management and Entrepreneurship (Fribourg) ## (25 credit points)

Students complete all 10 core units PLUS Two (2) Research units (37.5 credit points) from the list below AND 3 elective units (37.5 credit points)

BUS80017 Quantitative Research Methods BUS80018 Qualitative Research Methods BUS80021 Business Research Thesis

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for Higher Education outcome units.

# Applied Projects Units - Students must have completed 75 credit points and may require an interview with the relevant Course Director.

## Study Tour Options - students need to discuss these options with their Course Director

Graduate Certificate

Postgraduate Qualifying Program A Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies

*Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• apply coherent and advanced knowledge of technology concepts in diverse financial services contexts and applications using critical thinking
• apply problem-solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences and function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team
• demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practices in a FinTec environment
• apply fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a financial services business model using innovative emerging technologies and tools
• reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes
• apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence.

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

• capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• effective and ethical in work and community situations
• adaptable and able to manage change
• aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.