Master of Finance

Students will learn to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on its application, investigate and synthesise complex information and theories, generate and evaluate complex ideas at an abstract level, design and evaluate research methods, communicate and present coherent arguments to the broader community and international research community, and design and disseminate research that makes an original contribution to knowledge.

The course takes one to two years of full-time study, or equivalent part-time study, with a standard duration of 2 years full-time.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. The IELTS Academic requirement is an overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening components.

Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens who are successful applicants of a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program are eligible for a tuition fee exemption under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP), for up to two years of full-time equivalent study for Master of Philosophy programs.

The course is offered at Curtin Perth, both on campus and online, with intakes available in Research Term 1 and Research Term 2 for 2026.