Program Overview

Master of Financial Technology Extension

The Master of Financial Technology Extension is a program aimed at students aspiring to pursue a career within the growing FinTech field. This field covers the impact of technology on banking and 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, students will learn through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to modern technological developments in the financial sector. They will undertake subjects in data programming, information visualisation, and machine learning, explore case studies, engage with industry partners, and apply their knowledge in a FinTech research project.

The Master of Financial Technology Extension degree allows students to gain a deeper and broader understanding in FinTech with opportunities to undertake additional electives and learn about web development, system analysis, and project management.

Admissions Information

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

• Entry Requirements:
  • A recognised bachelor degree with an average mark of 50% or a 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
• Workload:
  • Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week.
• 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: $74,208 (2025)
  • Additional Fees:
    • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
    • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
• Key Dates:
  • Trimester 1, 2025 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session: 10 February - 2 May 2025
  • Trimester 3, 2025 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session: 25 August - 20 November 2025
  • Trimester 1, 2026 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
    • 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: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 24 August, 2026
    • Census date: 14 September, 2026
    • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Graduates of a 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.