Financial Services

The Master of Applied Finance is an advanced degree for students who have a recognised Bachelors degree in a Commerce, Engineering, Maths or IT related major, or a UOW Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance. The program comprises four core subjects, six specialisation subjects and two elective subjects. Students have the option to choose from one of three specialisations; Investing, Financial Services or Corporate Treasury. The Investing specialisation focuses on investment and portfolio management. The Financial Services specialisation focuses on financial institutions, as well as bank management and lending. The Corporate Treasury specialisation exposes students to subjects concerned with the management of corporate finances.

Core subjects

• Financial Statement Analysis For Business
• Advanced Managerial Finance
• Financial Institutions
• Statistics for Decision Making

Compulsory subjects

• Banking Theory and Practice
• Bank Lending and Securities
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Research in Financial Markets and Institutions
• Banking and Financial Institutions Law
• Corporate Governance

Plus TWO electives from the following subjects

• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Multinational Financial Management
• International Banking
• Economics for Professionals
• Marketing Management
• International Workplace Practice

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

Level of English is required to gain admission. IELTS Academic 6.5. TOEFL (Internet-based) - 88.

All students are required to pay  Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of their student visa.  OSHC provides for medical and hospital cover for students and their dependants.Our preferred OSHC provider is BUPA. 

• Sydney Campus International Student Bursaries
• Australia Award Scholarships
• Endeavour Scholarships
• Sydney Business School Partial Tuition Scholarship

Student Services and Amenities Fee

The SAF is a compulsory charge, introduced following changes to Australian Government legislation, which funds improvements to facilities for students across a broad range of service areas, such as subsidised food outlets, childcare, student advocacy as well as sporting, recreational and cultural activities. 

All international students enrolled at UOW will be invoiced twice yearly for the amount determined each year.  The SAF 2016 fee is: 

• Wollongong campus $290.00 per year
• Sydney campus $145.00 per year
• Wollongong Innovation Campus $145.00 per year
• Other campuses in Australia $145.00 per year

Living Expenses

In addition to tuition fees, a single student living in Wollongong will require $10,000 to  $12,000 a year – depending on lifestyle – to cover accommodation, food, transport and other expenses including text books and study materials and entertainment.