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According to the Financial Times, a Master of Finance is the “must-have degree” for those seeking professional specialist finance roles, including investment banking, asset management, and financial analysis. The professional program follows the same structure as the Master of Finance program with an additional 20-week professional portfolio component to ensure you get real-world experience before you graduate. Every student who achieves a GPA of 2.0 by their penultimate semester has the opportunity to complete an internship as part of this program.

Bond's Master of Finance prepares you for an executive career in finance, commercial banks, insurance sectors, property investment, superannuation funds, stockbrokers and corporate treasuries in just one year. You will also have the opportunity to gain Bloomberg certification and unlock your potential for more job opportunities in the financial industry. Students who have successfully completed cognate undergraduate programs may be eligible for advanced standing of up to 40 credit points towards the Master of Finance (Professional) program.If seeking employment opportunities in Australia after graduation, then feel confident knowing upon successful completion you will meet the requirements for professional accreditation with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). The Master of Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, the largest association of investment of professionals in the world, meaning students are well prepared for the CFA exams.The Master Finance (Professional) is a quantitatively rigorous program which integrates innovative subjects that highlight Bond’s excellence in experiential and case-based teaching. The professional program follows the same structure as the Master of Finance program with an additional 20-week Professional component. Work Integrated Learning is a 45 credit point subject designed to promote and support learning, personal development and professional practice The classes combine theoretical knowledge in Finance with practical insights delivered through case studies and guest lectures. Team building is encouraged through group projects and communication skills are enhanced through class presentations. The Master of Finance (Professional) program’s small class sizes allow for personalised attention and unparalleled access to Bloomberg terminals and our two trading rooms. The program equips students to think critically, communicate professionally, work collaboratively, make ethical and responsible business decisions, and work effectively in a global business context characterised by change and uncertainty.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Australia’s most desirable graduates

Australia’s highest employer satisfaction with graduates (2018 Employer Satisfaction Survey)
Rated five stars for employability (QS star ratings 2017-2019)
Australia’s #1 university for student experience for the past 14 years

Bond’s employability and career services span across four key areas, all of which can be tailored to your career goals and ambitions.

Career guidance
Beyond Bond
Industry placements
The Employability Lab

PSW Opportunity

3 years of Post Study Work Visa

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

A minimum of three (the best three) A level grades are used for entry.
A maximum of two AS level subjects may be combined to substitute for one A Level subject.
Bachelor of Actuarial Science requires a minimum of 11.
Faculty of Law requires a minimum total of 10 points.
All other Faculties and programs require a minimum total of 5 points.
Points system:
A level subjects: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
AS level subjects: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5

For India

All programs (except Bachelor of Actuarial Science)
All Indian Secondary School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) - minimum 65% average in the best four subjects.

Minimum 70% average in the best four subjects for the following State Board Secondary Education exit awards:

Intermediate Certificate from the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education
Pre University Certificate from the Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education
Higher Secondary certificate form the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Higher Secondary certificate from the Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education
Intermediate Certificate from the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education

Bachelor of Actuarial Science
All Indian Secondary School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) - minimum 74% average in the best four subjects.

Minimum 74% average in the best four subjects for the following State Board Secondary Education exit awards:

Intermediate Certificate from the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education
Pre University Certificate from the Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education
Higher Secondary certificate form the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Higher Secondary certificate from the Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education
Intermediate Certificate from the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education
Bond University imposes a minimum age requirement of 17 years

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS) ACADEMIC
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (PTE) ACADEMIC
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERNET-BASED TEST (TOEFL IBT)
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

Bond University

Gold Coast , Queensland ,Australia

Master of Finance (Professional)