Master of Applied Finance (Investing)

• 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 equip the students with practical, hands-on and job ready skills like Financial management, Valuation Skills, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Communication Skills, Versatility and Flexibility, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Financial Leadership Skills, Resilience, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Problem-Solving, Business Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills and Networking.
• 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, Corporate Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Equity Trader, Compliance officer, Corporate Investment Banker, Venture Capitalist, Mergers & Acquisition Specialist, Corporate Treasurer, Financial Advisor/Consultant, Financial Risk Analyst, Financial Trader.
• 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.

Applicants must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or Information Technology.

**English Language Proficiency :
Non-native English speakers must prove their language proficiency. The minimum score thresholds are:

• IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
• TOEFL (iBT): Minimum overall score of 86 (with no less than 18 in reading/writing and 17 in listening/speaking).
  Note: Applicants who completed their Bachelor’s degree entirely in English in an approved country may be eligible for a waiver.

First Year – First Trimester

ECON940 – Business Statistics – 6 Credit Points
FIN924 – Financial Statement Analysis for Business – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Second Trimester

FIN Course – Advanced Managerial Finance – 6 Credit Points
FIN Course – Financial Institutions – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Third Trimester

FIN923 – Portfolio Management – 6 Credit Points
FIN962 – Risk Management – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Fourth Trimester

FIN Course – Socially Responsible Finance – 6 Credit Points
Investment Analysis / Advanced Valuation – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Fifth Trimester

Approved Elective – 6 Credit Points
Advanced Banking or Market Dynamics Module – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Sixth Trimester

BUS922 – Business Research Capstone – 12 Credit Points

Program Overview

Total Program Requirement: 72 Credit Points
Duration: 1.5 Years (18 Months)
Study Structure: 3 Trimesters per Year with 2 Subjects per Trimester
Delivery Mode: Evening On-Campus Classes
Capstone Requirement: BUS922 – Business Research Capstone must be completed in the final trimester of study.

Flexible Study Options

Students may accelerate their studies and complete the program within 15 months by taking 3 subjects during selected trimesters, or extend their studies up to 21 months depending on their preferred study load.