University
The University of WaikatoMaster of Applied Finance
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Hamilton Campus
Summary
Make a sound investment in your future and start a rewarding career in the financial sector with this highly practical masters degree.
The Master of Applied Finance is a 12-month accelerated course that will equip you with the industry skills needed to secure financial roles working in businesses, banks, investment firms, and the public sector.
The course has a strong practical focus and is ideal for students who have never majored in finance before, but already have some quantitative analysis skills from their undergraduate bachelor's degree.
On completion, graduates will be well positioned to continue their career journey towards gaining the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. This requires work experience and passing the CFA Institute exams.
Students have 24/7 access to a Finance Trading Room, where they can experience the thrill of buying and selling shares/bonds/commodities and other financial assets, and compete to build the most valuable portfolios.
Entry criteria
You should have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any subject that includes quantitative analysis to at least the second year, eg. business, mathematics, economics, social sciences, physics, engineering or psychology.
Even if you don't meet the entry criteria, please contact us to discuss your options, as all applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You may be asked to complete some qualifying papers first to ensure you reach the academic standards.
See the full regulations for this degree here.
International students must have an equivalent degree qualification from a recognised university, and meet the English language requirements.
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