University of Wollongong
Master of Applied Finance (Investing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn how to provide protection against portfolio, financial and corporate risks.
Course overview
The Master of Applied Finance (Investing) is for students interested in acquiring an advanced understanding of investment and portfolio management.
During the degree, you will study the theory and practice of financial management and gain an understanding of the global financial system. Additionally, competing approaches to corporate governance and business ethics will be developed.
Students are also provided with realistic stock market simulations and are introduced to modern portfolio theory and practice with a focus on optimal investment decision-making. You will experience the pressure of live markets and learn how to manage portfolios through a portfolio simulation that allows you to trade shares, options, bonds, managed funds and international stocks with realistic stock market simulations.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Applied Finance requires the successful completion of 72 credit points as specified below. Each subject is worth six credit points.
Students must complete 36 credit points of core subjects listed below.
- Business Statistics
- Financial Statement Analysis for Business
- Advanced Managerial Finance
- Socially Responsible Finance
- Financial Institutions
- Risk Management
Capstone
- Business Research Capstone
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for this course, students must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree in a business related field, engineering, maths or IT-related major.
- 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.
English language requirements
For international students, the following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0 and speaking 6.0.
- TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall score of 86, with reading 18, writing 18, listening 17 and speaking 17.
- UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Integrate technical, theoretical and industry knowledge as it relates to the operation of, organisation of and participation in local and international finance.
- Critically apply technical, theoretical and industry knowledge and skills to propose solutions to complex and/or emerging problems in finance.
- Exercise professional judgement to propose solutions to problems in diverse contexts using economic, financial, regulatory and ethical perspectives.
- Communicate appropriately in oral, written and visual forms with relevant stakeholders.
- Work appropriately with others in order to achieve outputs relevant to finance.
- Conduct an applied research project.
- Reflect on performance and feedback to identify learning opportunities and self-improvement.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Tuition fees in 2026: (domestic full-fee paying place)
- Session fee: $16,753
- Total course tuition fee: $50,258
Session fees are for one session per year, as shown. The total course tuition fees shown are indicative and based on the normal course length and progression.
UOW Subsidised Fees (USF)
Total indicative course tuition fee in 2026: $30,155
To make postgraduate study more affordable, where a Commonwealth-supported place is not available, UOW is offering eligible domestic students who start their studies in 2026 a subsidised fee reduction designed to support them in upskilling and progressing their careers.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.