Master of Applied Finance (Investing and Financial Services)

About

The Master of Applied Finance with a double specialisation in investing and financial services is for students who are interested in focusing on investment, portfolio management and financial services. The 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 Services specialisation focuses on financial institutions, as well as bank management and lending.

This is a two-year program. Students can undertake a 1.5-year degree and specialise in financial services, or investing.

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.

Admission criteria

Either:

• an Australian bachelor degree, or recognised equivalent, in a business, engineering, mathematics or IT related specialisation, with an equivalent average mark of 50%; or
• a UOW Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance.

Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant professional or managerial experience should contact UOW to discuss their options.

Fees and charges

This course will be offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). 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.

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year and the amount then represents the full cost of the course.

Australian Government financial assistance

University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.

Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).

Visit the Sydney Business School website.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.

Sydney Business School is the graduate school of the Faculty of Business and Law at University of Wollongong. Our courses are delivered from campuses located in the Sydney CBD at Circular Quay and Wollongong. They are designed for individuals seeking to expand their expertise, build professional excellence or enhance their leadership capabilities.