University
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)Master of Applied Finance
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year and 6 months
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
The Master of Applied Finance provides you with the skills for a wide range of financial fields. It’s designed for professionals with an unrelated degree who want to gain the specialised skills for a career in the finance industry.
These skills include concepts and techniques related to corporate finance, investment and financial risk analysis, restructuring and governance, an understanding of current issues in international investment, and the development of portfolio management strategies.
The AUT Business School is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. The Master of Applied Finance curriculum is based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA Program and this degree will position you well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation – a globally respected and recognised investment credential.
The Master of Applied Finance is also recognised as a Financial Risk Management (FRM) Academic Partner with GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals). The MAF curriculum aligns with GARP's FRM certification, which is the global standard in professional risk management certification.
Entry criteria
Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications- Must have completed a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent
International student entry requirements
English language requirements- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
- For a student who has completed a qualification, the language of instruction for which was English, and which was awarded within the last 3 years
- For a student who has lived and/or worked in an English speaking environment for 3 years
Email business.postgrad@aut.ac.nz
Phone +64 9 921 9906
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