Graduate Certificate of Financial Technology

About

Financial Technology (FinTech) is growing exponentially and is transforming the future of business. Built on the intersection of finance and information technology, graduates with skills and knowledge in this area are in demand, helping to identify new opportunities for disrupting markets and driving positive change. 

This degree is aimed at students seeking to upgrade existing finance skills or those aspiring to pursue a career within this growing field. Throughout this degree, you will learn to consider the impact of technology on banking and global payment systems, the insurance industry and trading in financial markets.

Explore how blockchain technology facilitates more transparent, efficient and secure transactions by examining digital currencies, smart contracts, tokenisation of assets and decentralised finance. 
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology, students may progress into a Master of Financial Technology and be eligible for credit for the four subjects completed within the graduate certificate. Progression into other master’s programs, including the Master of Applied Finance may also be possible.

Graduates of a UOW financial technology degree may wish to pursue a career as an economist, finance manager, analyst programmer or utilise their digital financial literacy skills to enter the FinTech start-up space.  

Admission criteria

Either:

• an Australian bachelor degree, or recognised equivalent, with an equivalent; or
• a recognised tertiary qualification with a minimum duration of 3 years full-time equivalent; or
• 3 years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience or 7 years full-time equivalent general work experience.

Applicants applying on the basis of work experience should contact UOW to contact the UOW Future Students Team 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, UOW.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.

Sydney Business School, UOW 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 and Wollongong. They are designed for individuals seeking to expand their expertise, build professional excellence or enhance their leadership capabilities.