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Master of Management (Finance) (MC-MGMTFIN) // Entry and participation requirements
About this course
Director
Chander Shekhar
Contact
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further information: mbs.unimelb.edu.au
- Submit an Enquiry
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Entry requirements
To be considered for entry into this course, applicants must:
- Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline.
All degree levels referenced align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), the national policy guide for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. Applications will be assessed against these standards.
English language requirement
Applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements. Level 1 English scores are required for this course.
Selection methodology
When assessing and, where relevant, ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance.
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
Meeting the minimum entry and English language requirements does not guarantee selection.
Notes
- Applicants with a prior degree in finance are excluded from entry to this degree and are encouraged to apply for the Master of Finance or the Master of Management (Accounting and Finance).
- Graduate Access Melbourne applications will be considered for this course.
Exit award information
Students who discontinue from the Master of Management (Finance) but have successfully completed the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Management or the Graduate Diploma in Management will be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Management or the Graduate Diploma in Management, respectively, as an exit award.
Advanced standing information
Applicants with a bachelor degree (AQF7) degree in a business/commerce or related discipline, or with a degree in any discipline with appropriate business breadth or minor, may be awarded up to 50 points of advanced standing.
Pathway information
Guaranteed pathway
For those applicants with a bachelor degree (AQF7) degree in any discipline who are assessed as not meeting the University of Melbourne WAM-equivalent requirement for entry into the Master of Management (Finance), a place in the online Graduate Certificate in Business may be offered.
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 75%, and no failed subjects provides a guaranteed pathway into the 200-point Master of Management (Finance).
Advanced Standing for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate in Business will be provided where subjects undertaken align with equivalent foundation subjects to be completed as part of this degree.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 16 January 2026