Master of Applied Finance

Yes. The Master of Applied Finance (Double Specialisation) has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provides students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams. In addition, students are strongly recommended to complete the free online learning module, Ethics and Standards of Practice available through the CFA Institute.

The two specialisations are Investing and Financial Technology. The investing specialisation focuses on investment and portfolio management, while the financial technology specialisation focuses on the impact of technology on the banking and the global payments systems, the insurance industry, and trading in financial markets.

For international students studying on campus at Wollongong, the session fee is $12,564 (2026) and the total indicative course fee is $67,010 (2026). These fees are subject to change from year to year; however, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

For Trimester 1, 2026, the application deadline for international students is 18 November 2025, and for domestic (direct) applicants it is 31 December 2025. Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete; if submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.

Yes. If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program. Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects. UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained.