Financial management entails planning, organising, directing and controlling financial activities such as raising and effectively using funds. Services provided may include account management, brokerage, investment advice and negotiation.

In this specialisation, you’ll attain relevant, advanced-level theoretical knowledge. You’ll apply superior technical skills to examine large amounts of financial information, and interpret and appraise financial information and market conditions. You’ll be able to critically evaluate complex banking and financial problems, do independent research, and use sound professional judgement to find solutions to problems. You’ll also show awareness of ethical, social, regulatory, economic, sustainability and global perspectives relevant to the financial sector.

Key Features

• This comprehensive, flexible, career-oriented specialisation has a distinct focus on financial management, designed to meet employers’ needs.
• It will prepare you to meet the Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst requirements.
• You’ll engage with simulations modelled on real-life case studies to promote integration of knowledge, skills and critical thinking.
• You’ll have access to our world-class Finance Decision Lab with live data from the world’s leading sources of business intelligence.
• Lectures delivered by senior industry practitioners will enhance the relevance of your study.
• Professional development is integrated into the course to boost your employability.
• Macquarie is ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world for accounting and finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for graduate median salary and student experience (postgraduate coursework) in business and management (QILT, 2017).

• Credit risk analyst
• Finance manager
• Financial adviser
• Financial analyst
• Investment adviser
• Mortgage broker
• Personal finance adviser
• Risk management analyst
• Stockbroker
• Wealth management adviser