Overview

Throughout the Master of Applied Finance (Investing) at University of Wollongong you will gain an understanding of the global financial system. Additionally, competing approaches to corporate governance and business ethics will be developed, and you will learn how to provide protection against portfolio, financial and corporate risks.

You are also provided with realistic stock market simulations and are introduced to modern portfolio theory and practice with a focus on optimal investment decision-making.

You will experience the pressure of live markets and learn how to manage portfolios through a portfolio simulation that allows you to trade shares, options, bonds, managed funds, international stocks with realistic stock market simulations.

Careers

Business Analyst

Chief Financial Officer

Equities Analyst

Finance Manager

Investment Banker

Market Research Analyst

Risk Analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Financial Statement Analysis For Business

Advanced Managerial Finance

Financial Institutions

Statistics for Decision Making

Risk Management

Socially Responsible Finance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-18 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Finance Risk Management Investment View 13 other Masters in Risk Management in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 083838M
A recognised Bachelors degree in a Commerce, Engineering, Maths or IT related major, or a UOW Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance.
Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/ or substantial relevant professional of managerial experience will also be considered for entry.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40848 AUD / year

≈ 40848 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

33505 AUD / year

≈ 33505 AUD / year

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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