Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis (PGDipFA)

At-a-glance

Duration: 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: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn)

Points and courses: 120 points (6 courses)

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.

Postgraduate Diploma in Treasury Management (PGDipTM)

Length and intensity

Duration: 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: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn)

Points and courses: 120 points (6 courses)

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

Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Markets Analysis (PGCertFMA)

At-a-glance

Duration: 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: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn)

Points and courses: 60 points (3 courses)

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.