Finance Specialisation - Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Finance
A course by
AUT
A one-year postgraduate honours degree for business or commerce graduates, specialising in advanced finance research, theory, and methodology.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced knowledge in finance
Gain an in-depth understanding of key contemporary issues and theory in finance.
Master research methodologies
Demonstrate proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research design and financial econometrics.
Conduct impactful financial research
Undertake original empirical research addressing current challenges and topics in finance.
What You're Signing Up For
The Finance specialisation in AUT's Bachelor of Business (Honours) prepares graduates to address contemporary issues in finance through impactful research. Students develop in-depth knowledge in financial theory, research methods, and empirical analysis across topics such as financial literacy and inclusion, behavioural and sustainable finance, corporate finance and governance, fund management, fintech, international finance, and financial markets. The programme includes core courses, research methods, and a major dissertation, with access to leading finance academics and the Auckland Centre for Financial Research.
Course Content
- Contemporary Issues in Finance
- Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
- Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
- Dissertation on a finance topic
- Financial literacy and inclusion
- Behavioural finance
- Sustainable finance
- Corporate finance and governance
- Fund management
- Fintech
- International finance
- Financial markets and institutions
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or commerce with a B grade average or higher
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Finance
Investment
Banking
Corporate Governance
Fund Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Finance researcher