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Master of Applied Finance (Financial Technology) University of Wollongong

Highlights
Tuition fee
9415 AED / module
9415 AED / module
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Tuition fee
9415 AED / module
9415 AED / module
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Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
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Campus location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Campus location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master of Applied Finance (Financial Technology) at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) equips professionals with the skills to lead the FinTech industry. 

Overview

This Master of Applied Finance (Financial Technology) specialised programme from University of Wollongong in Dubai combines core financial principles with advanced technological applications, providing expertise in blockchain technology, digital banking, algorithmic trading, and financial data analytics. By integrating finance and technology, the program enables graduates to identify opportunities for innovation, improve financial processes, and develop solutions for real-world challenges.

Program Outcomes

The Program learning outcomes for the Master of Applied Finance program and the major in Financial Technology is provided below:

  • Integrate technical, theoretical and industry knowledge as it relates to the operation of the organization of and participation in local and international finance.
  • Critically apply technical, theoretical and industry knowledge and skills to propose solutions to routine and/ or emerging problems in finance.
  • Exercise professional judgement to propose solutions to problems in diverse contexts using economic, finance, regulatory and ethical perspectives.
  • Communicate appropriately in oral, written and visual forms with relevant stakeholders.
  • Work appropriately with others in order to achieve outputs relevant to finance.
  • Conduct an applied research project.
  • Reflect on performance and feedback to identify learning opportunities and self-improvement.
  • Programme Structure

    Courses included:

    • Business Statistics
    • Financial Statement Analysis for Business
    • Advanced Managerial Finance
    • Socially Responsible Finance
    • Financial Institutions
    • Risk Management

    Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 18 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    More details

    Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

    Language

    English
    IELTS
    6

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    Credits

    72 alternative credits

    Delivered

    On Campus

    Campus Location

    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    What students do after studying

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    Academic requirements

    GPA admission requirements GPA
    Required

    English requirements

    IELTS
    6

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    The following records are required to process your application. Please ensure that all these documents accompany your UOWD application for admission form submittal:

    • The original transcripts of your bachelor’s degree results
    • A Certificate of Completion

    (If the above documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required)

    • Proof of your english language proficiency
    • Your current resume or CV
    • A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE)
    • A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

    Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program:

    Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

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    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      9415 AED / module
      9415 AED / module
    • Domestic

      Citizens or residents
      9415 AED / module
      9415 AED / module

    Additional Details

    Per subject

    Living costs

    Dubai

    United Arab Emirates
    5300 - 9200 AED / month

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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