Master of Applied Finance and related qualifications (MAF)
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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STATUS
Versions
- v2.6: Reverted programme requirements to align with Calendar. Now differs from Michael's plan for the future.
- v2.7: 2017 link and style changes
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 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
A Bachelor's degree, 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 180 points
Include two core courses:
- Either MMAF 501 or MMAF 510
- MMAF 502
Include 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 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 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
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete 120 points
Include two core courses:
- Either MMAF 501 or MMAF 510
- MMAF 502
Include 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: 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
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
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete 120 points
Include two core courses from:
- MMAF 501 or MMAF 510
- MMAF 502
Include three courses:
- MMAF 511
- MMAF 512
- MMAF 513
Include 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: Full time or part time
Type: Coursework
Study at: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn, Wellington)
Complete: 60 points (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
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
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.