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Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology can be studied over six months full-time. This course runs in short 10-week trimesters, with two subjects offered in each trimester. You can also choose to study one subject at a time which is considered part-time which will take one year. The Graduate Certificate degree can be completed as a standalone or as a pathway to the Master of Financial Technology.

Master of Financial Technology (FinTech)

The Master of Financial Technology (FinTech) can be studied over 1.5 years full-time (three subjects per trimester). You can also choose to study part-time and work at your own pace. Students who are working full-time often study part-time, choosing to complete one to two subjects per trimester, taking four years to complete the full degree.

Master of Financial Technology (FinTech) Extension

The Master of Financial Technology (FinTech) can be studied over 2 years full-time (three subjects per trimester). You can also choose to study part-time and work at your own pace. Students who are working full-time often study part-time, choosing to complete one to two subjects per trimester, taking four years to complete the full degree.

Credit for prior learning

• Applicants with a recognised bachelor’s degree in computing or related areas and a minimum WAM of 50% (or equivalent) may be granted up to a maximum of 18 credit points (CSIT881; CSIT882; plus 6 credit points of unspecified credits at the 900 Level).
• Applicants with a recognised bachelor's degree in finance or equivalent may be granted up to 12 credit points of unspecified credit transfer at the 900 Level towards elective subjects.
• Applicants who successfully complete the UOW Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology will receive 24 credit points of specified credit and can choose to complete the Master of Financial Technology in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) or can choose to complete the Master of Financial Technology Extension in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent).
• Students who have completed a recognised postgraduate subject/qualification in a related Business area from another University will be assessed on an individual basis. 

Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology

The Graduate Certificate in Computing includes four core subjects:

• Transitioning to Business Study
• Tokenised Assets and Decentralised Finance
• Ethics and Regulation in FinTech
• FinTech Applications in Banking and Insurance

Plus your choice of: 

• Portfolio Management
• Managerial Finance
• Tokenized Assets and Decentralised Finance

View the Course Handbook for the complete course structure and learning outcomes.

Master of Financial Technology

The Master of Financial Technology requires the successful completion of 72 credit points, with the following subjects:

• Tokenised Assets and Decentralised Finance
• Ethics and Regulation in FinTech
• FinTech Applications in Banking and Insurance
• FinTech Data Analysis and Machine Learning
• Trading and Dealing in Capital Markets
• Programming and Data Structures
• Information Visualisation and Decision Support
• Research in Financial Markets and Institutions

Plus your choice of:

• Portfolio Management
• Managerial Finance
• Data Management Systems
• Security Essentials
• Tokenized Assets and Decentralised Finance

Credit for prior learning

If you have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology prior to starting this course, you will be eligible for 24 credit points of specified credit (four subjects).

View the Course Handbook for the complete course structure and learning outcomes.

Master of Financial Technology Extension

The Master of Financial Technology requires the successful completion of 96 credit points, with the following subjects:

• Tokenised Assets and Decentralised Finance
• Ethics and Regulation in FinTech
• FinTech Applications in Banking and Insurance
• FinTech Data Analysis and Machine Learning
• Trading and Dealing in Capital Markets
• Programming and Data Structures
• Information Visualisation and Decision Support
• Research in Financial Markets and Institutions

Plus your choice of:

• Portfolio Management
• Managerial Finance
• Data Management Systems
• Security Essentials
• Tokenized Assets and Decentralised Finance

Credit for prior learning

If you have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology or the Master of Financial Technology prior to starting this course. You will be eligible for 24 credit points of specified credit (four subjects).

View the Course Handbook for the complete course structure and learning outcomes.

Professional WIL (Internship)

The elective internship is an elective subject for the Masters of Financial Technology and the Masters of Financial Technology Extension. This valuable opportunity offers students to apply classroom knowledge to practical, hands-on experiences.

This opportunity is competitive and designed for students who meet specific criteria established in partnership with our industry collaborators. Eligibility will be based on a combination of academic merit and the alignment of student interests and skills with the needs of our corporate partners. UOW India is building connections and establishing industry partnerships to assist students with finding internships and placements through facilitated on-campus interviews

Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology

• Intake: 3 March 2025

Master of Financial Technology

• Intake: 3 March 2025

Master of Financial Technology Extension

• Intake: 3 March 2025

View more information on key dates.

Fees by course

*Total course fees stated are in Australian currency (AUD) for 2024 commencement at UOW India campus only. Course fees above are only accepted if paid in Australian currency (AUD) for enrolment into UOW India Gift City. 

For more detailed information on other student fees visit the support and fees page.

Graduate Certificate and Master of Financial Technology (FinTech)

Study at the state-of-the-art University of Wollongong (UOW) campus located in India's GIFT City. Classes run 7 days a week, with the possibility to study outside of standard business hours to allow for flexibility. There will also be the option to study in an intensive weekend mode within the first trimester.

Along with in person learning, UOW integrates online learning into all of our subjects allowing for students to strengthen understanding and skills in multiple environments.

Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology

Entry requirements

• A recognised bachelor's or master's degree, or
• A tertiary qualification with a duration of at least 3 years’ full-time equivalent plus 3 years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience.

Applicants with 5 years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in finance will also be considered.

English requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

Other qualifications may also be considered, make an enquiry to find out more.

Master of Financial Technology and Extension

Entry requirements

A recognised bachelor degree with an average mark of 50% or a UOW Graduate Certificate or recognised master's degree in Financial Technology.

Other tertiary qualifications along with extensive professional work experience will be considered.

English requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

Other qualifications may also be considered, make an enquiry to find out more.

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• AACSB Accredited: UOW was recognised among the top 6 percent of business schools globally, with international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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Become part of UOW's active ICT community:

• Engage with like-minded students: Join the Wollongong Information Technology Society (WITS) at UOW and become part of a vibrant and engaged community.
• Hands-on learning: You'll have access and opportunity to attend industry workshops, and work on industry-sponsored projects.
• Learn from the best:  Learn from world-renowned academics who are experts in their field, and engage with guest industry lecturers throughout your degree.
• Strong support for women: The Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Student Society actively supports females studying STEM at UOW.