Master of Applied Finance (Financial Services)
About This Programme
Advanced finance with a financial-services focus: banking, regulation, and risk. Billed per subject at AED 9,415, 12 subjects (about AED 112,984 total). Fees are charged per subject per trimester; the figure shown is the published total of 112,980 AED divided across 2 years, so the yearly amount varies with how many subjects you enrol in.
Course Highlights
- AACSB-accredited; degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
- Banking theory, international banking, lending and securities.
- Financial analysis, risk and wealth management.
- Weekend classes for working professionals.
What You'll Study
Delivered in weekend classes on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus. Each subject is 6 credit points. UOWD charges per subject (AED 9,415.35/subject, VAT inclusive) - the figure shown is an indicative annual over ~2 years.
Program Core Subjects
- ECON940Business Statistics6 credits
- FIN 924Financial Statement Analysis for Business6 credits
- FIN 926Advanced Managerial Finance6 credits
- FIN 950Socially Responsible Finance6 credits
- FIN 958Financial Institutions6 credits
- FIN 962Risk Management6 credits
Specialisation Core Subjects
- FIN 925Banking Theory and Practice6 credits
- FIN 955International Banking6 credits
- FIN 956Bank Lending and Securities6 credits
Elective Subjects
- FIN 923Portfolio Management6 credits
- FIN 954Alternative Investments6 credits
- FIN 957Trading and Dealing in Capital Markets6 credits
Capstone Project
- BUS 922Business Research Capstone6 credits
Entry Requirements
UOWD publishes no school-system entry matrix for postgraduate study; the English requirement above is the published one and is higher than the undergraduate band.
Careers
Graduates work in financial analysis, risk management, banking operations, lending and credit, insurance and wealth management, and regulated financial-services roles.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia). AACSB-accredited.
Professional exemptions
Programme Details
Award
Master of Applied Finance (Financial Services)
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & April intakes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's + IELTS 6.5
Duration
18–24 months
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Financial Services specialisation
Tuition Fee
AED 56,490 total
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.