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About the course
UOW’s Master of Financial Technology Extension explores how digital innovation is reshaping finance, banking, payments, insurance and trading. You’ll build advanced skills at the intersection of finance and IT through applied study in areas such as data programming, information visualisation and machine learning, supported by case studies and industry engagement. The extension format provides additional elective choice and culminates in a FinTech research project as a master coursework degree in financial technology.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across financial services and technology-driven organisations where data, automation and digital platforms are transforming products and operations. Typical pathways include financial technology and business analyst roles, finance manager positions, economist or market/finance analysis roles, and analyst programmer work supporting digital finance solutions. The degree also supports careers in payments, banking, insurance and trading environments, including opportunities within FinTech start-ups as a master coursework qualification in Accounting & Finance.
Living Costs in Wollongong**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320 |
Average Salary***
