Program Overview

Master of Financial Technology

The Master of Financial Technology is a program aimed at students aspiring to pursue a career within the growing FinTech field, covering technology and its impact on banking and the global payment systems, the insurance industry, and trading in financial markets.

Overview

Financial technology (FinTech) is growing exponentially and is transforming the future of business. Built on the intersection of finance and information technology, organisations across various industries are seeking graduates with skills and knowledge in this area to help identify new opportunities for disrupting markets, services, and driving positive change.

Throughout the degree, you will learn through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to modern technological developments in the financial sector. You will undertake subjects in data programming, information visualisation, and machine learning, explore case studies, engage with industry partners, and apply your knowledge in a FinTech research project.

You can combine a Master of Financial Technology with another business master's degree to create a two-year program tailored for you.

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

• Entry Requirements:
  • A recognised bachelor degree with an average mark of 50% or a UOW Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology.
  • Other tertiary qualifications along with extensive professional work experience will be considered.
• English Language Requirements:
  • The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
    • IELTS Academic: Overall Score 6.5, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0
    • TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall Score 88, Reading 18, Writing 18, Listening 18, Speaking 18
  • Other qualifications may also be considered.

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study, practical work, and placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

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.

More Detail

• Fees:
  • International Course fees table:
    • Campus: Wollongong
    • Delivery method: On Campus
    • Session fee: $18,552 (2025)
    • Course fee: $55,656 (2025)
  • Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year.
• Key Dates:
  • Trimester 1, 2026 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: International - 18 November, 2025, Domestic (direct) - 31 December, 2025
    • Session Details:
      • Orientation: Check your campus details
      • Session start: 9 February, 2026
      • Census date: 2 March, 2026
      • Session end: 1 May, 2026
  • Trimester 3, 2026 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: International - 2 June, 2026, Domestic (direct) - 30 June, 2026
    • Session Details:
      • Orientation: Check your campus details
      • Session start: 24 August, 2026
      • Census date: 14 September, 2026
      • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Graduates of a UOW financial technology degree may wish to pursue a career as an economist, finance manager, analyst programmer, or utilise their digital financial literacy skills to enter the FinTech start-up space.