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Qualifications covered

  • Master of Applied Finance
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Treasury Management
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Markets Analysis

Relationship between qualifications

  • Enrolments are accepted in to any of the four qualifications.
  • Staircasing allows movement in both directions.

 

At-a-glance

Name: Master of Applied Finance

Abbreviation: MAF

Duration: 4 trimesters 

Duration details: 4 trimesters of full-time study or up to 9 if studied part-time

Schedule: Late afternoon lectures and block-format

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and some research

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 180 points (9 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a quantitative focus and three years work experience 

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Not suitable

Tool tip

Block-format: Contact hours condensed in to a few multi-day sessions per course

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree, or satisfactory progress in a postgraduate finance qualification
  • At least three years of relevant work  experience or leadership experience and
  • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Important information

  • Acceptance into the programme is based on an your total record including relevant work experience, academic background, and the clarity of your statement of purpose essay in your application. Previous study in economics, finance, mathematics, or accounting is generally helpful. Students with engineering and computer science backgrounds also tend to be successful in the programme.
  • Because Finance as a subject is quantitative, you'll need strong mathematical and statistical skills. If your quantitative skills are limited or rusty, talk to the School about an improvement plan.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 180 points.

Complete two core courses worth 20 points each:

  • MMAF 510
  • MMAF 502

Complete further courses (usually seven) worth 140 points from MMAF 500-550.


At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis

Abbreviation: PGDipFA

Duration: 2 trimesters

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or up to 6 if studied part-time

Schedule: Late afternoon lectures and block-format

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and some research

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a quantitative focus and three years work experience

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Not suitable

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree, or satisfactory progress in a postgraduate finance qualification
  • At least three years of relevant work  experience or leadership experience and
  • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Important information

  • Acceptance into the programme is based on an your total record including relevant work experience, academic background, and the clarity of your statement of purpose essay in your application. Previous study in economics, finance, mathematics, or accounting is generally helpful. Students with engineering and computer science backgrounds also tend to be successful in the programme.
  • Because Finance as a subject is quantitative, you'll need strong mathematical and statistical skills. If your quantitative skills are limited or rusty, talk to the School about an improvement plan.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete five courses:

  • MMAF 502
  • MMAF 510
  • MMAF 511
  • MMAF 516
  • MMAF 541

Complete either MMAF 524 or MMAF 525.


At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Treasury Management

Abbreviation: PGDipTM

Duration: 2 trimesters 

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or up to 6 if studied part-time

Schedule: Late afternoon lectures and block-format

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and some research

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a quantitative focus and three years work experience

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Not suitable

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree
  • At least three years of relevant work experience or leadership experience and
  • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Important information

  • Acceptance into the programme is based on an your total record including relevant work experience, academic background, and the clarity of your statement of purpose essay in your application. Previous study in economics, finance, mathematics, or accounting is generally helpful. Students with engineering and computer science backgrounds also tend to be successful in the programme.
  • Because Finance as a subject is quantitative, you'll need strong mathematical and statistical skills. If your quantitative skills are limited or rusty, talk to the School about an improvement plan.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete four courses from:

    • MMAF 502
    • MMAF 510
    • MMAF 511
    • MMAF 541

Complete two courses form:

  • MMAF 512
  • MMAF 515
  • MMAF 524
  • MMAF 525

At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Markets Analysis 

Abbreviation: PGCertFMA

Duration: 1 trimester

Duration details: 1 trimester of full-time study or up to 3 if studied part-time

Schedule: Late afternoon lectures and block-format

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and optional research

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 60 points (3 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a quantitative focus and three years work experience

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Not suitable

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree
  • At least three years of relevant work  experience or leadership experience and
  • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Important information

  • Acceptance into the programme is based on an your total record including relevant work experience, academic background, and the clarity of your statement of purpose essay in your application. Previous study in economics, finance, mathematics, or accounting is generally helpful. Students with engineering and computer science backgrounds also tend to be successful in the programme.
  • Because Finance as a subject is quantitative, you'll need strong mathematical and statistical skills. If your quantitative skills are limited or rusty, talk to the School about an improvement plan.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 60 points.

Complete three courses from MMAF 500-599.

Important information

  • It's common to select courses that are complementary to your work and provide knowledge you may need to pass industry certification exams.

Find out more

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.