Master of Applied Finance
Finance
A course by
AUT
The Master of Applied Finance equips professionals with specialist skills and knowledge for a range of financial fields, preparing graduates for careers in the finance industry.
NZ$59,883
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (180 Credits)
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NZ$59,883
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (180 Credits)
Post Grad
1
2
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10
Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced financial concepts and techniques
Graduates will be able to use core ideas and sophisticated methodologies in applied finance for corporate, investment, and risk management contexts.
Analyse and interpret financial data and risk
Students will develop the ability to analyse and interpret a range of financial data and assess financial risk in different scenarios.
What You're Signing Up For
Designed for professionals seeking advanced financial expertise—even if they do not already have a financial background—the Master of Applied Finance covers core areas such as corporate finance, investment and risk analysis, restructuring and governance, international investment issues, and portfolio management strategies. The programme is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, providing industry-aligned curriculum and preparing students for the CFA designation. It is suitable for those wanting to shift to or advance within the finance sector through a blend of theory and applied project work.
Course Content
- Corporate Financial Management
- International Financial Management
- Economics and Quantitative Methods
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Financial Risk Management
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Sustainable Finance
- Fintech and Data Analytics
- Applied Finance Project
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in level 7 courses (or equivalent).
For international students: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, unless qualifying for a waiver by prior English-medium study within the last 3 years or comparable work/life experience.
