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Master of Applied Financial Technology and Blockchain
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of Applied Financial Technology and Blockchain is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in applied finance, the financial services industry, and any commercial organisation embracing transformative digital technologies. The course provides an opportunity for a national or international career with organisations embedded in the digital economy.
The course aims to provide theoretical, factual and experiential knowledge in the core fields of blockchain, data analytics, cryptography, cybersecurity and digital technologies. The course is business-oriented, emphasising the application of digital technologies in a commercial context. A capstone experience completes the course, or instead, acquired skills in research methods can be used to examine a relevant area of personal or professional interest.
Learners will engage with the course through cloud-based content and classes facilitated by subject matter experts. Classes will be held on campus or optionally through synchronous video streaming. The master’s course is at the cutting edge with business applications of digital technologies embedded across the curriculum.
DURATION
Two years full-time or four years part-time
International students are required to study full-time and attend classes in person
APPLICATION DATE
Refer to key dates
DELIVERY SITE
South Eveleigh NSW
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Please refer to English Language Requirements
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course contains 16 core units. All units are weighted at six credit points. To qualify for the degree of Master of Applied Financial Technology and Blockchain, a student must complete all 16 units (96 credit points)
**TBUS620 and TRES600 are available only in the final term of study.
Prerequisites apply to some units.
FURTHER COURSE DETAILS
With increasing global demand for qualified persons with high-level digital competency and advanced knowledge of digital business applications, graduates of the program have a wide range of career opportunities in the private and public sectors. The course will equip graduates to work at the interface of strategy and technology, searching for opportunities to improve business processes and stakeholder experiences through applications of cutting-edge digital technologies. Selecting the available research capstone can lead to a higher level of research-based study for further career development.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and will be assessed in accordance with IMC’s RPL policy and procedure. Please refer to the Application for Recognition of Prior Learning and the RPL policy and procedure for further details.
Assessment methods are designed to encourage learning, provide feedback and measure achievement of unit learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary among units and include research reports, projects, essays, group work, presentations, problem solving and case studies as well as tests, quizzes and examinations. Students may be required to complete assessment tasks alone or in groups to encourage development of generic skills. Assessments generally require a written submission but may include an oral presentation. In capstone units, assessments may include industry engagement and an extensive report.
