Master of Applied Finance (MAppFin)
Auckland, New Zealand
DURATION
15 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
NZD 49,397 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students | domestic students: NZD 21,276
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Introduction
Learn about the forces that shape our capital markets and drive investment returns.
Understand the fundamental theories of finance while gaining practical skills to enhance financial decision-making.
Study with a passionate teaching team combining industry experience with academic excellence. Benefit from professional development support and purpose-built facilities such as the BNZ Financial Trading Room.
Also available: Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance (PGCertAppFin)
The PGCertAppFin is an alternative pathway for graduates who are initially uncertain about committing to a master's program. It also suits those who have not achieved the required GPA for direct entry to the MAppFin.
Admissions
Curriculum
The Master of Applied Finance is a 15-month, 180-point coursework master's program studied over five quarters.
You will study eight core courses (Part I) addressing core finance and related topics including accounting, quantitative economics, financial markets law, corporate finance, investment decision-making, financial risk management, consultancy practice, and advanced financial management. The business consultancy practice course delivered in Part I supports the development of the professional skills required for successful engagement in and completion of the capstone industry project in Part II.
In Part II you will choose from one of three specialization areas: Financial Analytics, Sustainable Finance, or FinTech. Each specialization comprises two specialist field courses and an industry-based consultancy project.
Requirement:
180 points: Taught masters
Part I 120 points:
- BUSFIN 700 (15 points): Business Accounting and Finance
- BUSFIN 701 (15 points): Economics for Financial Analysts
- BUSFIN 702 (15 points): Financial Markets Law
- BUSFIN 703 (15 points): Corporate Finance
- BUSFIN 704 (15 points): Investment Decision-making
- BUSFIN 705 (15 points): Financial Risk Management
- BUSFIN 706 (15 points): Advanced Financial Management
- BUSFIN 707 (15 points): Consultancy Practice
Part II 60 points, chosen from:
Financial Analytics Specialisation
- BUSFIN 710 (15 points): Financial Modelling Techniques
- BUSFIN 711 (15 points): Financial Analytics Applications
- BUSFIN 720 (30 points): Financial Analytics Industry Project OR BUSFIN 723 (30 points): Financial Analytics Project
FinTech Specialisation
*Note: Delivery of the FinTech specialization is subject to confirmation and dependent on factors that include student enrolments.
- BUSFIN 714 (15 points): FinTech Applications
- BUSFIN 715 (15 points): FinTech and Financial Intermediation
- BUSFIN 722 (30 points): FinTech Industry Project OR BUSFIN 725 (30 points): FinTech Project
Sustainable Finance Specialisation
- BUSFIN 712 (15 points): Sustainable Finance
- BUSFIN 713 (15 points): Climate Finance
- BUSFIN 721 (30 points): Sustainable Finance Industry Project OR BUSFIN 724 (30 points): Sustainable Finance Project
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The program is designed to offer intellectual challenges and to equip graduates with the practical skills to build the financial capability of organizations. Possible career paths cover broad aspects of the finance industry, both locally and internationally. They include corporate finance, investment management, banking, and financial consulting.
- Banker
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Consultant
- Investment Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Investment manager
- Treasury Analyst