Master of Commerce (Finance)
A specialized master's degree serving as the foundational coursework for the 5-year Doctoral Program in Finance.
Best for:Best for high-achieving students with a strong quantitative background seeking a direct pathway to a PhD in Finance.
Overview
The Master of Commerce (Finance) at the University of Melbourne is a specialized coursework degree designed specifically for students entering the 5-year Doctoral Program in Finance. It covers the first two years of the doctoral curriculum, providing a rigorous foundation in advanced financial theory and quantitative methods. Applicants must be committed to pursuing the full doctoral track, as this degree is not offered as a standalone program. The curriculum emphasizes high-level analytical skills and preparation for independent research.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework in finance and quantitative methods over two years.
- Develop foundational research skills necessary for doctoral-level inquiry.
- Maintain high academic performance to progress through the doctoral program.
- Engage with faculty research and departmental academic activities.
Requirements
Degree required: Four-year undergraduate degree in finance or a quantitative discipline, or equivalent.
Degree offered: Master of Commerce (Finance)
Language: English proficiency required; standard University of Melbourne entry requirements apply.
Instruction: English
- Strong academic record with a weighted average mark of at least 75% (H2A) or equivalent.
- Successfully completed university-level subjects in Calculus.
- Successfully completed university-level subjects in Linear Algebra.
- Submission of a personal statement (max 1,000 words).
- Valid GMAT or GRE test scores (unless exempt under faculty conditions).
- Must be pursuing the 5-year Doctoral Program in Finance.
- Must meet the faculty's specific doctoral-level admission criteria.
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the University of Melbourne's official course portal. Candidates are required to provide academic transcripts, a personal statement, GMAT/GRE scores, and academic referee reports.
- Academic transcripts
- Personal statement
- GMAT or GRE test scores
- Academic referee reports
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