Part of a worldwide boom in innovation, FinTech is the use of technology to improve business activities in finance. Australia has one of the world’s most dynamic FinTech industries, with a strong growth forecast.

In this specialisation, you’ll attain advanced-level theoretical and practical knowledge of FinTech, as well as an understanding of major technological trends in the banking and finance sector. You’ll apply superior technical skills to examine large amounts of financial information, and interpret and appraise financial information and market conditions. You’ll conduct independent research and solve sophisticated financial problems in complex contexts using sound professional judgement. You’ll also develop your awareness of ethical, social, regulatory, economic, sustainability and global perspectives relevant to the financial sector, with a particular focus on the adoption of financial technology.

Key Features

• This comprehensive, flexible, career-oriented specialisation has a distinct focus on FinTech, designed to meet employers’ needs.
• You’ll engage in simulations modelled on real-life case studies to promote integration of knowledge, skills and critical thinking.
• You’ll learn to critically evaluate complex technology problems in the financial services industry.
• You’ll competently and confidently explain recent developments and issues in FinTech and professional practice.
• 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).

• Account manager
• Business development manager
• Credit risk analyst
• Financial adviser
• Financial analyst
• Financial technology salesperson
• Financial technology technical manager
• Investment adviser
• Product manager
• Risk management analyst
• Stockbroker
• Wealth management adviser