Master of Applied Finance (Financial Technology)
About This Programme
Advanced finance with a fintech focus: digital payments, blockchain, and data-driven finance. 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.
- Tokenised assets, decentralised finance and FinTech regulation.
- Integrates finance with technology and sustainability.
- 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
- Business Statistics6 credits
- Financial Statement Analysis for Business6 credits
- Advanced Managerial Finance6 credits
- Socially Responsible Finance6 credits
- Financial Institutions6 credits
- Risk Management6 credits
Specialisation Core Subjects
- Tokenised Assets and Decentralised Finance6 credits
- Ethics and Regulation in FinTech6 credits
- FinTech Applications in Banking and Insurance6 credits
Capstone Project
- Business 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 apply FinTech strategies in banking, insurance and investment, proposing technology-based solutions across the financial sector.
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 Technology)
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & April intakes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's + IELTS 6.5
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Financial Technology specialisation
Tuition Fee
AED 56,490 total
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.