Master of Applied Finance (Investing)
About This Programme
Advanced finance with an investing focus: portfolio management, valuation, and markets. For graduates in business, engineering, maths, or IT. 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, plus CFA Institute University Affiliation.
- Curriculum covers 70%+ of the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge.
- Portfolio management, capital markets and alternative investments.
- Weekend classes; degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
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
- Portfolio Management6 credits
- Trading and Dealing in Capital Markets6 credits
- Alternative Investments6 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 become CFOs, corporate finance managers, equity traders, investment bankers, venture capitalists, M&A specialists, corporate treasurers and financial risk analysts.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia). AACSB-accredited, with CFA Institute University Affiliation.
Professional exemptions
Programme Details
Award
Master of Applied Finance (Investing)
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
Investing specialisation
Tuition Fee
AED 56,490 total
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.