Shaping Future Finance Leaders: UOW Dean of Academic Program Insights on Curriculum Evolution, Opportunities, and Global
In an exclusive interview with Shiksha.Com, Professor Tanushri Banerjee Dean of Academic Programs - UOW India talks about UOW programmes and how UOW is committed to delivering world-class education in Financial Technology, ensuring that it’s curriculum aligns with industry trends. UOW India equips both working professionals and students for success in the ever-evolving financial landscape.
Q1. Does UOW India Finance & FinTech make any changes to the existing curriculum year on year to match the industry standards?
Yes, the core concepts remain the same. Additional concepts maybe added to enhance the course content during course review done by the university. However, modifications to maintain contextual relevance are done based on industry trends.
Q2. Does UOW India Finance & FinTech provide courses only for working professionals?
No, courses are open for enrolment for both working and non-working individuals. Additionally, the university offers full-time and part-time courses aspiring students/professionals which can be availed based on suitability and preference. Individuals can visit UOW Australia India website (https://www.uow.edu.au/india/) for more details. The university also offers AI courses, please refer this: https://courses.uow.edu.au/courses/2024/3225?year=2024&offering=UOW+India-On-Campus.
Q: Where is the University of Wollongong India located?
The University of Wollongong India is situated within Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), with a vision of becoming a leading global financial & technology hub.
Q: What is the mode of study for Graduate Certificate in Computing at UOW, Gift City Campus?
The mode of study at University of Wollong, Gift City is offline. UOW offers MCA, Graduate Certificate in Computing, Master of Financial Computing and Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology courses at the UG and PG level. Candidates will attend classes on the UOW India Gift City campus, and aspirants can sometimes choose class times outside business hours to help and organise study around along with other commitments. UOW integrates online learning into all of the subjects so the time spent on campus is spent strengthening to understanding and practicing the gained skills.
Q3. Why should a student join the Master of Financial Technology (FinTech) course at UOW India Finance & FinTech?
Master of Financial Technology (FinTech is a 1.5-year course that provides a Masters degree in the emerging domain of Financial Technology. The global course curriculum is followed and delivered via global faculty members from the University of Wollongong that includes subject matter experts from different campus locations including India. The University of Wollongong offers world-class opportunities for networking and research.
Additionally, the UOWI sits within the GIFT city ecosystem and provides ample opportunities for industry-academia connections. A bundle of such opportunities is rare to find and should certainly be explored.
Q4. What are the three things a student must keep in mind before joining UOW India Finance & FinTech?
- There are ample opportunities in the emerging domain of Fintech. Students must do the homework to have an understanding of this field. Their comfort level working with data and numerical is an added advantage.
- Look up the University of Wollongogng Australia India Course structure from the website and have a broad understanding of Core and Elective courses from the information provided. Identify areas that interest them most.
- Assess the job opportunities that exist in the emerging domain of Fintech in India. Visit GIFT city to see the companies in the Financial domain that have an office space within GIFT city.
Q5. Can an international student join the UOW India Finance & FinTech?
Yes. We have been receiving interest from students from India and international students as well and plan to admit them within the cohort group starting from November 2024.
Q6. What skills students must possess to join UOW India Finance and FinTech programs?
Aspiring students who wish to join the Master of Financial Technology (FinTech) or Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology should have a 3-year Bachelor’s degree. It is desirable to have exposure to the financial domain in form of courses undertaken and/or experience working in this domain, however, it is not an essential criterion. We shall conduct assessment for identifying any knowledge gaps that exist in the students’ within the cohort group and hence bring them up to the level where they can comfortably go through the course curriculum.
Q7. How does the UOW India FinTech program empower female students?
Financial Technology has become important for accessing financial services using technology-enabled digital tools. It has created opportunities for Women to pursue career that allow them to contribute skilfully to delivering services in financial domain. Digital tools in Fintech allow women to be empowered to contribute successfully in companies at various positions/roles.
The Women Leaders in Fintech Scholarship at UOW India aims to support and empower female students pursuing studies in financial technology. This scholarship offers 50% off on tuition fees to the top 3 students on application, awarded upon academic excellence.
Q8. What are the training programmes you plan to organise at UOW India Finance & FinTech for the upliftment of students’ knowledge base?
Learning is a continuous process. For the upliftment of the knowledge base in the domain of Finance and FinTech, there shall be content-driven classroom sessions, where key concepts shall be emphasized upon. Case studies and examples from experienced faculty members who have worked in different parts of the globe shall provide contextual exchange of knowledge. Additionally, there shall be workshops/masterclasses to ensure that the relevant technical skills are taught to bridge the learning gap. Financial data that replicate real-life data from the industry shall be acquired from reputed databases for solving financial business problems. Continuous mentoring and interaction with the industry shall lead to placement opportunities that students will decide to choose based on their career aspirations.
For November 2024, there are a bouquet of courses for an individual to choose from: the Masters of Fintech, Graduate Certificate Program in Fintech and the short-term Management Development Programs for Executives. Please refer the website for more details.
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To apply for a Masters in Computing at the University of Wollongong:
Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the academic requirements such as a relevant undergraduate degree in computing or a related field with specified grades.
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The total tuition fee at University of Wollongong GIFT City Campus ranges in between INR 5 lakh-INR 14.9 lakh. Apart from this, candidate might also have to apy other fee component such as one-time fee, registration fee etc. For more clarity, students can check the table presented below:
| Course | Total Tuition Fee |
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Master of Computing (Data Analytics) | INR 14.9 lakh |
Graduate Certificate in Computing | INR 5 lakh |
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In order to get admission at University of Wollongong, Gift City Campus students need to meet the last educational qualification set by the college. Aspiarnts need to pass graduation, relevant work experience, and a satisfactory English language assessment. Apart from this, students also need to pas
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The mode of application is online for University of Wollongong GIFT City Campus. Students can check the detailed application steps below:
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In order to get admission at University of Wollongong GIFT City Campus, candidates should meet the last educational qualification. The detailed eligibility and selection criteria is mentioned in the table presented below:
| Course | Common Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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| Master of Computing (Data Analytics) | Graduate in any stream | IELTS Academic or university-level English language proficiency test |
Graduate Certificate in Computing | Graduate in any stream | IELTS Academic or university-level English language proficiency test |
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The University of Wollongong India has been recognised and awarded by prestigious ranking bodies. According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, the University of Wollongong (UOW) is among the top 1% of universities worldwide, securing 162nd position globally and 12th in Australia. This essenti
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UOW, Gift City Campus admission 2024 is subject to merit in the qualifying exam, personal interview, group discussion, and past academics. The following table mentions eligibility and selection criteria in the table presented below:
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Graduate Certificate in Computing | Graduate in any stream | IELTS Academic or university-level English language proficiency test |
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University of Wollongong GIFT City Campus admissions 2024 for Master of Computing (Data Analytics) is open. The Master of Computing (Data Analytics) requires the successful completion of 72 credit points, with the following subjects:
- Programming and Data Structures
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