Master of Applied Finance (Financial Services)

Prestigious and Accredited Degree:
Upon completion of the program, all students will get a Master’s degree from University of Wollongong Australia, a university in the top 1% of the world universities, accord to QS World University rankings. This degree is fully accredited in the UAE by Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Skills You’ll Learn to Support Your Career Goals:
The completion of the program will provide students with practical, hands-on, and job-ready skills essential for success in the financial services industry. Some of the key skills acquired through this program include financial analysis where Graduates gain expertise in analyzing financial statements, assessing financial performance, and making informed decisions based on financial data. They also learn to identify, assess, and manage financial risks using various techniques and tools to ensure stability and compliance with regulations. Understanding the intricacies of banking operations, including lending, credit evaluation, and regulatory compliance, is a common component of this program.

Also learn Insurance and Wealth management skills besides data analytics. Given the heavily regulated nature of the financial services industry, students will learn about various financial regulations and compliance protocols. Our program emphasize ethical considerations and the importance of maintaining high professional standards in financial services careers with technology integration.

These skills collectively prepare graduates for a variety of roles within the financial services industry, including positions in banking, investment banking, insurance, financial planning, and more.

Doctoral Study Opportunities:
Should students wish to pursue further research after completing this Master’s degree, UOW Dubai offers a PhD program under the Faculty of Business.

Global Career Opportunities:
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Finance Business Partner, Financial Service and Insurance Managers, Equity Trader, Compliance Officer, Corporate Investment Banker, Corporate Treasurer, Financial Advisor/Consultant, Financial Risk Analyst, Financial Trader, Credit Analyst, Business Analyst, Foreign Exchange Trader, Loan Officer, Bank Liability Manager, Financial Manager, Asset Manager, Financial Risk Manager, Financial Service Representatives

With the global nature of this degree, you will be equipped to work in any industry in private, semi private or government sector in any region of the world.

* Academic Background Requirements

• Approved Disciplines: Applicants must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree in a relevant analytical field, such as Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Information Technology (IT). 
  
  Non-Related Degrees: If your undergraduate degree is from an unrelated field, you cannot enter directly. You must first successfully complete the foundational Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance to qualify.

Because the curriculum is highly quantitative and analytical, you must submit proof of language proficiency prior to the start of classes:

• IELTS (Academic): Minimum 6.5 overall, with no individual band (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) falling below 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum 86 overall, with no less than 18 in Reading/Writing and 17 in Listening/Speaking.
• PTE Academic: Minimum 62 overall, with scores not dropping below 62 across all individual Communicative Skills.

* Credit for Prior Learning: If you are seeking credit for prior learning, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system. Your eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning will be decided in consultation with UOWD’s Faculty Offices prior to the beginning of the program.

First Year – First Trimester

ECON940 – Business Statistics – 6 Credit Points

FIN924 – Financial Statement Analysis for Business – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Second Trimester

FIN958 – Financial Institutions – 6 Credit Points

FIN907 – Financial Strategy – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Third Trimester

FIN925 – Banking Theory and Practice – 6 Credit Points

LAW970 – Banking and Financial Institution Law – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – First Trimester

FIN956 – Banking, Lending and Securities – 6 Credit Points

FIN959 – Enterprise Risk Management – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Second Trimester

MGNT909 – Corporate Governance – 6 Credit Points

BUS922 – Business Research Capstone – 6 Credit Points

Restricted Electives

Restricted Elective 1 – 6 Credit Points

Restricted Elective 2 – 6 Credit Points

Program Summary

Total Program Requirements: 72 Credit Points

Core Modules: 24 Credit Points (4 Subjects)

ECON940 – Business Statistics – 6 Credit Points

FIN924 – Financial Statement Analysis for Business – 6 Credit Points

FIN958 – Financial Institutions – 6 Credit Points

FIN907 – Financial Strategy – 6 Credit Points

Specialization Modules: 30 Credit Points (5 Subjects)

FIN925 – Banking Theory and Practice – 6 Credit Points

LAW970 – Banking and Financial Institution Law – 6 Credit Points

FIN956 – Banking, Lending and Securities – 6 Credit Points

FIN959 – Enterprise Risk Management – 6 Credit Points

MGNT909 – Corporate Governance – 6 Credit Points

Research Capstone: 6 Credit Points

BUS922 – Business Research Capstone – 6 Credit Points

Restricted Electives: 12 Credit Points

Restricted Elective 1 – 6 Credit Points

Restricted Elective 2 – 6 Credit Points