Master of Applied Finance programme postgraduate SME meeting on 25/05/2016
Michael Keefe – Programme Director
Rachel Zhang – Senior Administrator
Paul, Jane and Nick
Nick's notes
Staircasing
Michael doesn't like the term.
Not keen on promoting staircasing as way of testing out a programme. Feels students should match the qualification they enroll in with their objective at the beginning.
Entry requirements are the same for all qualifications in the family.
Domestic: 1/2 start with the diploma
International: Mainly master's
Michael is keen on a clear structure to the programme. Prefers to start all students off in trimester 1, especially international students. Domestic students tend to work while they study so he lets them start any time.
The pitch the family/suite of qualifications together.
Entry
Generally only admitting people with work experience
Doesn't take NZ accountancy graduates - they're directed to Honours
Marketing/key messages
Estimates that 90% of students recruited by word of mouth - their boss did the course and told them to do it
Wants to attract people with aptitude to become a quant (quantitative analyst): analytically minded math heads bored with computer science, engineering, physics, maths, stats
It's a rigorous programme - "you're going to learn" - doesn't want to sugar coat things
Can help you get jobs overseas - career boost locally and globally
Students
International
2/3 of this year's intake
Full-time for visa
2 types:
- Here to study then head back home - often Southeast Asian, sent by their company or government
- Here to stay - often from China or India and want to get a job
Domestic
Used to make up a greater proportion. Course designed for them but now needs to accommodate the international majority.
Usually post-experience and working while studying
Common questions
What are my job prospects?