Overview

The Applied Finance course from Auckland University of Technology is designed for professionals with an unrelated degree who want to gain the specialised skills for a career in the finance industry.

These skills include concepts and techniques related to corporate finance, investment and financial risk analysis, restructuring and governance, an understanding of current issues in international investment, and the development of portfolio management strategies.

The AUT Business School is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme. The Master of Applied Finance curriculum is based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA Programme and this degree will position you well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation – a globally respected and recognised investment credential.

Career opportunities:

Corporate finance

Commercial banking

Investment banking

Stock market trading

Managed funds

Management consulting

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Institutions and Markets

Economics and Quantitative Methods

Financial Risk Management

Corporate Financial Management

International Financial Management

Investment Analysis

Financial Modelling and Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

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It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B-

English requirements

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90

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58

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General requirements

Must have completed a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

55800 NZD / year

≈ 55800 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

21523 NZD / year

≈ 21523 NZD / year

Additional Details

National:

$22,715 (for 120 points)

International:

$57,587 (for 180 points)

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

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