If you are currently working in the finance industry or a recent graduate, you will benefit from the specialised knowledge learned in this course.
During the degree, you will study the theory and practice of financial management and understand the global financial system. Additionally, competing approaches to corporate governance and business ethics will be analysed and developed, while you learn how to provide protection against portfolio, financial and corporate risks.
You will also examine the legal framework establishing, controlling and regulating financial institutions and examine bank management theory, a bank's lending process and the securities associated with it.
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.
The degree is targeted at students who have a bachelor degree in business, engineering, mathematics or IT. If you do not have an academic background in these areas you should consider studying the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance.
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 |
Financial Technology | Wollongong (On Campus) |
Investing | Online Wollongong (Distance)
Sydney (On Campus)
Wollongong (On Campus) |
