Master of International Finance

2025 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2025 course information
Award granted	Master of International Finance
Deakin course code	M750
Course version	1
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Law
Campus	For students who commenced prior to 2023 only
Duration	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS code	054577A Burwood (Melbourne)
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9
For continuing students only The final intake for this course version was Trimester 3 2022. Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information.

Course sub-headings

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.

Career opportunities

The Master of International Finance can lead you to a diverse range of local and international careers in corporations, financial institutions, managed funds and audit companies as a:

Auditor
Budget Analyst and Forecaster
Business Analyst
Compliance Analyst
Credit Analyst
Customer Relationship Manager
Financial Advisor
Finance Manager
Fund Manager
Investment Analyst
Risk Advisor
Treasurer

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, students must pass 16 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:

DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
10 credit points of core units
6 credit points of open electives units

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University's vocabulary.

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point unit

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

Financial Interpretation [replaces MPA702]

MAF713

Derivatives and Financial Risk Management

MPT781/MPE781

Economics for Managers ^*

MAF752

Principles of Finance [replaces MPF753]

^{^} MPT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit

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 elective units

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

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules, course maps and requirements.

Contact Student Central

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.