Master of Applied Finance (Financial Services)

Business & Commerce

Master

Overview

The Master of Applied Finance (Financial Services) offers a comprehensive and advanced program designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge of financial institutions, bank management, and lending. Through work-integrated learning and ongoing collaboration with industry, and collaborative peer learning, participants will gain a conceptually sound and practical understanding of the global financial system. Additionally, competing approaches to corporate governance and business ethics will be developed, besides how to provide protection against portfolio, financial and corporate risks. With a focus on the legal framework governing financial institutions and the intricacies of a bank's lending process, bank management theory and the securities associated with it, graduates emerge well-prepared to navigate the dynamic landscape of financial services with confidence. The program will also include an emphasis on developing conceptual and practical knowledge relevant to a disruptive financial services sector including key areas such as fin-tech, sustainable financial management and data-driven decision-making.

Typical Job Titles

Credit Analyst
Business Analyst
Foreign Exchange Trader
Loan Officer
Bank Liability Manager
Financial Manager
Asset Manager
Financial Risk Manager
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
Financial Service Representatives

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Tuition & Fees

AED 112,984.2Per year

AED 56,492 Per semester

AED 9,415.35 per subject, 5% VAT inclusive; 12 subjects (total AED 112,984.20).

Program Details

Degree level: Master
Duration: 1.5 years; 18 - 24 months, 12 subjects
Department: Business & Commerce

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

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.

Academic Requirements35

1Students applying for a master's degree must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at an accredited institution of higher education and have achieved the minimum grades outlined below:
2Australia: 65% (Direct Admission), 57% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 50% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
3Brazil: 7/10 (Direct Admission), 6/10 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 5/10 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
4China: 75% (Direct Admission), 63% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 50% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
5Colombia: 3.5/5 (Direct Admission), 3.25/5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 3/5 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
6Egypt: 65% (Good) (Direct Admission), 57% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 50% (Pass) (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
7India: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
810 Point System: 7.0/10.0 (Direct Admission), 6.0/10.0 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 5.0/10.0 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
94 Point System: 3.0/4.0 (Direct Admission), 2.5/4.0 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 2.0/4.0 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
10Iran: 14 (Direct Admission), 13 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 12 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
11Japan: 70/100 or 4/5 (Direct Admission), 65/100 or 3.5/5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 60/100 or 3/5 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
12Jordan: 70% (Direct Admission), 60% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 50% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
13Kenya: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
14Lebanon: 11 (Direct Admission), 10.5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 10 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
15Mexico: 8/10 (Direct Admission), 7/10 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 6/10 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
16Nepal: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
17Nigeria: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
18Pakistan: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
19Russia: Average of 4 (Direct Admission), Average of 3.5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), Average of 3 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
20South Korea: 80/100 (Direct Admission), 75/100 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 70/100 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
21UAE: 3 (Direct Admission), 2.5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 2 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
22UK: 2nd Class Honours with lower division (or min 50%) (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), Pass (or min 40%) (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
23USA: 3 (Direct Admission), 2.5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 2 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
24* 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.
25** 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.
26The 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.
27At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a master's degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:
28IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking
29TOEFL Internet-based: 79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking
30Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 54 over all with Minimum 54 PTE Communicative Skill Scores
31If 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.
32To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline. Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
33The following records are required to process your application. Please ensure that all these documents accompany your UOWD application for admission form submittal: The original transcripts of your bachelor’s degree results, A Certificate of Completion (If the above documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required), Proof of your english language proficiency (Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests must be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907), Your current resume or CV, A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE), A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).
34Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program: Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.
35Applications are required to obtain attestation / equivalency of their bachelor’s degree from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation / equivalency process is dependent upon whether you completed your bachelor’s degree within the UAE or outside the UAE. If the bachelor’s degree was completed outside UAE, you must have your bachelor’s degree and transcripts/mark sheets certified by: The issuing University and/or recognised authority for tertiary education in the host country in which you completed your education, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country, The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations. Additionally, the UAE Ministry of Education must issue an Equivalency Certificate. Applicants must have a valid UAE residency visa when applying for an Equivalency Certificate. In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you are unable to secure the Equivalency Certificate(s) as outlined above will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the equivalency certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.

Required Documents12

All of these are required to apply.

1Academic Transcripts (High School)
2High School Completion Certificate (If you are currently studying, please provide current secondary school information)
3Passport Copy
4Emirates ID (If UAE resident)
5Academic Transcripts (Bachelor’s Degree)
6Bachelor’s Degree (If you are currently studying, please provide current university transcripts)
7Academic Transcripts (Master’s Degree)
8Master’s Degree
9Research Proposal Document
10Work Experience Letter
11CV/Resume
12Reference Letters from Employer and University

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