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Master of Research - Faculty of Business and Law (Finance)

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Student ?

Campus

Innovation Campus

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Spring 2025
Autumn 2026
Spring 2026

Codes

CRICOS: 091519D
UOW: 479

Specialisation ?

Still deciding Accounting Finance Management and Operations Marketing

Overview

The Master of Research degree comprises research, research training and coursework. The first year comprises 48cp of research training and coursework while the second year comprises a 48cp thesis, which is assessed by two external examiners. The following disciplines are available in the Faculty of Business and Law:

Accounting
Economics
Finance
Management and operations
Marketing

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
Accounting	Innovation Campus (On Campus)
Economics	Innovation Campus (On Campus)
Finance	Innovation Campus (On Campus)
Management and Operations	Innovation Campus (On Campus)
Marketing	Innovation Campus (On Campus)

Finance (specialisation)

Finance involves decision making regarding money, financial assets and real assets. Companies, individuals, banks and governments all need to utilise financial skills to invest, save, borrow and lend. These skills are needed to value shares, decide on corporate investments and provide funding to sustainable and green projects that tackle climate change. You will also undertake a final-year capstone subject that lets you apply everything you have learned in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have the option of applying for an internship to gain valuable experience whilst receiving credit towards your degree. The finance major is also accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.

Accreditation & professional recognition

The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world's top 6% of business schools - that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today's global employers are looking for.

The Bachelor of Business (Finance) has been accepted into the CFA Institute Affiliation Program. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

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

Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum average mark of 65% or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Research based on academic results and relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

All applicants for the Master of Research must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:

Contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study in or undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
Conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.

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
Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Research will be eligible for 48 credit points of specified credit.

Applicants who have completed alternative end on and embedded honours programs will be assessed on a case by case basis.

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*
Innovation Campus	On Campus	$17400 (2025)	$69600 (2025)
Innovation Campus	On Campus	$17400 (2026)	$69600 (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:

Specialisation ?

Still deciding Accounting Finance Management and Operations Marketing

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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