People
- Programme Director: Dr Michael Keefe
Senior Administrator: Rachel Zhang
- Writer: Alida Steemson (Unlicensed)
Resources
- http://stage.victoria.ac.nz/explore/postgraduate-programmes/master-of-applied-finance/about
- http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sef/study/postgraduate/viaf
Calendar pages: 191-194
- GatherContent: https://victoria.gathercontent.com/item/2830102
- JIRA ticket:
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Versions
- v2.6: Reverted programme requirements to align with Calendar. Now differs from Michael's plan for the future.
- v2.5: Reworked 'At-a-glance'
- v2.4: Changes from second meeting with Michael
- v2.3: Updated layout to align with Gather
- v2.2: Incorporating changes from Michael
- v2.1: Refined wording, exemptions, etc.
- v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
- v1: Initial draft
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
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete at least 180 points.
Complete two core courses:
- Either MMAF 501 or MMAF 510
- MMAF 502
Complete further courses worth 140 points from MMAF 501-550.
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
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete at least 120 points.
Complete two core courses:
- Either MMAF 501 or MMAF 510
- MMAF 502
Complete further courses worth 80 points from:
- MMAF 500-550
- Other approved postgraduate courses offered by this University
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
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete at least 120 points.
Complete two core courses from:
- MMAF 501 or MMAF 510
- MMAF 502
Complete three courses:
- MMAF 511
- MMAF 512
- MMAF 513
Complete further courses worth 20 points from:
- MMAF 514
- MMAF 515
- Other approved postgraduate courses offered by this University
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
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete at least 60 points.
Complete three approved 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.