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Master of Applied Finance (Double Specialisation) (Investing and Financial Technology)

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?

Campus ?

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

2 years full time or part-time equivalent

Starts

Trimester 1 2025
Trimester 3 2025
Trimester 1 2026
Trimester 3 2026

Codes

CRICOS: 087684C
UOW: 1437

Overview

The Master of Applied Finance with a double specialisation in investing and financial technology is for students who are interested in focusing on modern technological developments in the financial sector.

This degree will allow you to integrate technical, theoretical and industry knowledge on the operation and organisation of, and participation in, local and international finance.

The investing specialisation focuses on investment and portfolio management, while the financial technology specialisation focuses on the impact of technology on the banking and the global payments systems, the insurance industry, and trading in financial markets.

Domestic students have the option to study on campus or via distance delivery mode. Distance refers to learning activities that do not require you to attend campus, but instead allow you to join pre-scheduled virtual classes.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following:

Major	Campus Availability
Investing and Financial Technology	Online Wollongong (Distance) Wollongong (On Campus) Sydney (On Campus)

Investing and Financial Technology (research area)

The double specialisation in investing and financial technology is for students who are interested in acquiring an advanced understanding of investing, portfolio management and the impact of financial technology (FinTech) on banking and global payments systems. This degree will allow you to integrate technical, theoretical and industry knowledge on the operation and organisation of local and international finance, and the modern technological developments in the financial sector. Domestic students have the option to study on campus or via distance delivery mode. Distance refers to learning activities that do not require you to attend campus, but instead allow you to join pre-scheduled virtual classes.

Careers

Business Analyst
Chief Financial Officer
Equities Analyst
Finance Manager
Investment Banker
Market Research Analyst
Risk Analyst

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Master of Applied Finance (Double Specialisation) has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams. In addition, students are strongly recommended to complete the free online learning module, Ethics and Standards of Practice available through the CFA Institute.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

A recognised bachelor’s degree in a Business, Engineering, Maths, or IT-related specialisation with an equivalent average mark of 50%,
OR
A recognised master’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 50%,
OR
Any Graduate Certificate or diploma in a finance-related field with an equivalent average mark of 50%,

Other tertiary qualifications combined with extensive professional work experience will be considered.

English Language Requirements
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test
Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic
6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)
86

18

18

17

17

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	$18552 (2026)	$74208 (2026)
Sydney	On Campus	$18552 (2025)	$74208 (2025)
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	$18552 (2025)	$74208 (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	$18552 (2025)	$74208 (2025)
Sydney	On Campus	$18552 (2026)	$74208 (2026)
Wollongong	On Campus	$18552 (2026)	$74208 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

Trimester 1, 2025 at Wollongong, Sydney
Orientation is usually held in the week before the course commences, specific dates will be available at https://www.sydneybusinessschool.edu.au/student/getting-started/orientation

Session: 10 February - 02 May 2025
Applications close:
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
- International Applicants: 18 November 2024*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
Trimester 3, 2025 at Wollongong, Sydney
Orientation is usually held in the week before the course commences, specific dates will be available at https://www.sydneybusinessschool.edu.au/student/getting-started/orientation (Wollongong)

Session: 25 August - 20 November 2025
Applications close:
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2025*
- International Applicants: 2 June 2025*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

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English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.5	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
TOEFL (Internet-based)	86	18	18	17	17