Master of International Finance
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of International Finance |
| Deakin course code | M750 |
| Course Credit Points | 16 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2015 to 2022 |
| Final Intake | Offered to continuing students only. The final intake to this course was in teaching period 3, 2022. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS code | 054577A |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Delve into the modern financial techniques underpinning investment, financing and risk management decisions of multinational corporations with Deakin’s Master of International Finance. The coursework and research components have been designed to enhance professional practice in a range of financial domains, which may be of particular interest to you if you’re currently working as a finance professional.
Learn about international financial markets, corporate governance, corporate finance, derivative securities and international portfolio management. You’ll also be exposed to new knowledge areas such as FinTech, Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
Develop analytical skills for making key financial management decisions, incorporating time-value-of money and risk-return analysis, plus learn how to apply financial knowledge to solve real-world financial decision problems. Through practice, you’ll become adept to various digital technologies used to process complex financial data, information and ideas.
As a graduate, you'll also have the option to complement your primary studies in international finance with a specialisation in a wide range of business-related fields. Designed to meet industry demand for skilled professionals with a breadth of transferrable skills, a specialisation can help deepen your knowledge in a particular business field and benefit your future career.
This course aims to provide a high-level education in finance issues and research methodologies. Depending on your unit choice, you may be eligible for membership to Finance and Treasury Association and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of business schools globally by holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide.
By completing the Master of International Finance, you may gain membership or eligibility to apply for membership at the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA) and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), two leading professional bodies for Finance professionals.
The Master of international Finance program is recognised through the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop an advanced and integrated understanding of finance theory, financial models and demonstrate how this specialised knowledge can be applied in financial markets to optimise financial outcomes. |
| Communication | Convey complex financial information and recommendations in writing and orally for both financial specialists and non-financial audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Apply appropriate digital technologies to find, use, manage and disseminate complex financial data, information and ideas. |
| Critical thinking | Conduct research to critically analyse a range of complex finance related information to make informed investing and financing decisions for corporates, the investing community and business at large. |
| Problem solving | Apply a range of techniques, including research and analytical skills, from finance, accounting and business to create solutions to real-world and complex finance issues. |
| Self-management | Evidence the ability to work and learn independently and show personal responsibility. |
| Teamwork | Foster a constructive environment through ongoing academic collaboration. |
| Global citizenship | Reflect on different international, ethical and regulatory perspectives in addressing issues faced by finance professionals. |
Approved by Faculty Board
Course rules
To complete the Master of International Finance, you must pass 16 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 10 credit points of core units
- 6 credit points of open electives units
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin [replaces MAI010] |
Core units
| MAF702 | Financial Markets and Digital Innovations |
| MAF703 | Applied Corporate Finance |
| MAF707 | Investments and Portfolio Management |
| MAF770 | Finance in Practice [replaces MAF711] |
| MAF713 | Derivatives and Financial Risk Management |
| MAF759 | Financial Data Analytics |
| MAF760 | International Finance |
| MAA702 | Accounts, Accountability and Governance [replaces MPA702] |
| MAF713 | Derivatives and Financial Risk Management |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers |
| MAF752 | Principles of Finance [replaces MPF753] |
MAF711 Modelling Techniques for Finance, [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit MAF771]
MPA701 Financial Interpretation [Recoded to MAA702]
MPF753 Principles of Finance [Recoded to MAF752]
Open electives
The remaining 6 credit points may be selected from:
- Recommended electives*
- a faculty-wide specialisation
- postgraduate units offered by the University (subject to availability)
*Recommended electives:
| MPE711 | Global Trade and Supply Chains |
| MAF767 | Securities Trading in Practice |
| MAF716 | Fintech Foundations and Cryptocurrencies |
| MWL705 | Business for Social Impact |
| MWL716 | Consultancy Experience |
| MWL717 | Entrepreneurship Experience |
| MWL718 | Internship |
| MWL719 | International Consultancy Experience |
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.