Specialisation in Financial Management

About the course

This postgraduate Financial Management specialisation within Macquarie’s Master of Banking and Finance builds advanced skills to interpret financial information and make sound professional judgements in complex banking and investment contexts. You’ll develop practical capability through applied learning and real-world simulations, with a curriculum aligned to industry needs and preparation relevant to CFA Level I. This is a postgraduate finance specialisation in financial management.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across banking, investments and corporate finance, applying skills in valuation, fixed income, derivatives and risk. Typical opportunities include credit risk analyst, finance manager, financial adviser/analyst, fund manager, investment adviser, mortgage broker, risk management specialist and stockbroker. Employers may include banks, accounting and investment firms, insurance providers and government agencies. This is a postgraduate finance specialisation in financial management.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)