Finance – the study of financial institutions, markets and instruments, and their effect on the flow of funds within the economy – is a fast-paced and challenging field. Those with expertise in the field are often involved in an organisation’s top-level planning processes, as the financial advice they provide allows management to determine how best to meet revenue and profit goals, and company objectives to ensure growth. 

This comprehensive, flexible and career-oriented degree has been designed to meet the needs of employers who are seeking finance professionals with highly practical skills. You’ll learn how to apply the advanced technical skills required to examine, interpret and appraise a range of financial information and market conditions. You’ll study recent developments and issues in banking and finance, and professional practice – with a particular focus on ethical, social, regulatory, economic, sustainability and global perspectives. And you’ll conduct independent research and exercise professional judgement in solving complex banking and financial problems.

Key Features

• You’ll be introduced to emerging fields such as financial technology and environmental finance, providing you with highly sought-after finance skills. 
• You’ll be taught by senior industry practitioners as well as expert academics to enhance the relevance of your study. 
• You’ll graduate with the skills to add value across a range of sectors, including corporate finance, credit risk assessment, financial advising, insurance, intermediaries, investment advising, risk management, stockbroking and wealth management. 
• You’ll have access to our world-class Finance Decision Lab with live data from the world’s leading sources of business intelligence, as well as our on-campus incubator. 
• Your learning will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities. 
• Macquarie Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), so you’ll be studying with a globally recognised institution. AACSB recognises the School wide focus on excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development and student learning. 
• 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 
• Fintech technical manager 
• Investment adviser 
• Mortgage broker 
• Risk management analyst 
• Stockbroker 
• Wealth management adviser