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Qualifications covered

  • Master of Applied Finance (MAF)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis (PGDipFA)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Treasury Management (PGDipTM)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Markets Analysis (PGCertFMA)

Relationship between qualifications

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


Master of Applied Finance (MAF)

At-a-glance

Length of study: 4 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

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1 (or 2 in exceptional circumstances)

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 (or 2)

Composition: Coursework and optional research

Research component: Some

Required contact: Lectures late in the day and block-format

Location: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn)

Size: 180 points

Schedule: Late afternoon and block-format lectures

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework

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

Complete: 180 points (9 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a quantitative focus and two 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

Acceptance by the Programme Director as

, or satisfactory progress in a postgraduate finance qualification

At least two years of relevant work experience or leadership experience

To be accepted by the programme director as being 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.
  • 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.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 180 points.

Complete Include two core courses worth 20 points eachcourses:

  • Either MMAF 501 or MMAF 510
  • MMAF 502

Complete Include further courses (usually seven) worth 140 points from points from MMAF 500501-550.

Postgraduate


At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis

(PGDipFA)

At-a-glance

Length of study

Abbreviation: PGDipFA

Duration: 2 trimesters

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

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1 (or occasionally 2)

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 (and 2)

Composition: Coursework and optional research

Research component: Some

Required contact: Daytime lectures and modular format

Location: On-campus (Pipitea)

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

Schedule: Late afternoon and block-format lectures

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework

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

Complete: 120 points (6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a quantitative focus and two 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

A Bachelor's degree, or satisfactory progress in a postgraduate finance qualification

At least

three

two years of relevant work

 experience

experience or leadership

experience and

experience

Acceptance

To be accepted by the

Programme Director as capable of

programme director as being 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.
  • 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.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete five Include two core courses:

  • Either MMAF 502501 or MMAF 510
  • MMAF 511502

Include further courses worth 80 points from:

Postgraduate
  • MMAF 516
  • MMAF 541

Complete either MMAF 524 or MMAF 525.

  • 500-550
  • Other approved postgraduate courses offered by this University

At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Treasury Management

(PGDipTM)

Length and intensity

Length of study

Abbreviation: PGDipTM

Duration: 2 trimesters 

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

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1 (or 2 in exceptional circumstances)

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 (or 2)

Composition: Coursework and optional research

Research component: Some

Required contact: Lectures late in the day and block-format

Location: Schedule: Late afternoon lectures and block-format

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework

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

SizeComplete: 120 points

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:(6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a quantitative focus and two 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

A Bachelor's degree

At least

three

two years of relevant work

 experience

experience or leadership experience

and

Acceptance

To be accepted by the

Programme Director

programme director as being 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.
  • 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.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least  120 points.
Complete four courses from:

Include two core courses from:

  • MMAF 501 or MMAF 510
  • MMAF 502

Include three courses:

  • MMAF
  • 510
  • 511
  • MMAF
  • 511
  • 512
  • MMAF
  • 541
  • 513

Complete two courses formInclude further courses worth 20 points from:

  • MMAF 512514
  • MMAF 515
  • MMAF 524
  • MMAF 525
Postgraduate
  • Other approved postgraduate courses offered by this University

At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Markets Analysis 

(PGCertFMA)

At-a-glance

Length of study: 1

Abbreviation: PGCertFMA

Duration: 1 trimester

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

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1 (or 2 in exceptional circumstances)

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 (or 2)

Composition: Coursework and optional research

Research component: Some

Required contact: Lectures late in the day and block-format

Location: Schedule: Late afternoon lectures and block-format

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework

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

SizeComplete: 60 points

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:(3 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a quantitative focus and two 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

A Bachelor's degree

At least three years of relevant work  experience or leadership

experience and

experience

Acceptance

To be accepted by the

Programme Director

programme director as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Important information

Complete three courses from MMAF 500-599
  • 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.

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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 programme director or Administrator administrator to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 60 points

Include 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.