Master of Applied Finance (Corporate Treasury)

• 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 with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary english language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.

** Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary english language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen Master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.

Note:

[1] Unless otherwise stated, the entry requirements above are based on Section I institutions. Further details on alternate entry requirements can be obtained by contacting the Admissions department.
[2] The Master of Applied Finance is an advanced degree for students who have a recognised bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Maths or IT related specialisation.

At University of Wollongong in Dubai, all classes are taught in English. In order to enrol in a master’s degree, applicants are required to submit one of the following certificates of English language proficiency.

For IELTS Academic, an overall score of 6.0 is required, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing, and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking.

For TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT), a minimum overall score of 79 is required, with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, and 16 in Speaking.

For Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, an overall score of 54 is required, with a minimum of 54 in all communicative skill scores.

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

FIN926 – Advanced Managerial Finance – 6 Credit Points
FIN958 – Financial Institutions – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Third Trimester

FIN950 – Socially Responsible Finance – 6 Credit Points
General Postgraduate Elective – Open Business Elective Subject – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Fourth Trimester

FIN962 – Risk Management – 6 Credit Points
FIN959 – Enterprise Risk Management – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Fifth Trimester

FIN960 – Research in Financial Markets and Institutions – 6 Credit Points
Specialization Elective / Track Subject – Advanced Corporate Treasury Practice or Corporate Valuation – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Sixth Trimester

BUS922 – Business Research Capstone – 6 Credit Points
General Postgraduate Elective – Remaining Business Elective Subject – 6 Credit Points

Program Summary

Total Program Requirement: 72 Credit Points

Program Duration (Part-Time): 5–6 Trimesters (approximately 1.5–2 years)

Acceleration Options:

• Full-Time Track: Complete the program in 12–18 months by taking 3–4 subjects per trimester.
• Advanced Standing: Eligible students with a recent relevant Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting may receive credit exemptions of up to 24 Credit Points (4 subjects), reducing the remaining study requirement to 48 Credit Points.