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Master of Applied Finance Level 9

Master of Applied Finance Level 9

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 Program. The Master of Applied Finance curriculum is based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA Program and this degree will position you well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation – a globally respected and recognized investment credential.

Modules

The Master of Applied Finance is taught over three 10-week trimesters. Each trimester includes 10 weeks of teaching with exams scheduled in weeks 11 and 12.

All courses are 15 points with the exception of the Research Project in Applied Finance which is 45 points. Textbooks are included in your course fees.

There are three key elements: Core professional knowledge and skills in finance (75 points), associated business knowledge and skills (60 points) and a research project in applied finance (45 points).

Courses you can study

  • ACCT868 Accounting for Financial and Managerial Decision Making
  • ECON861 Economics for Business
  • ECON862 Statistics for Business
  • FINA860 Financial Management
  • FINA861 Corporate Financial Management
  • FINA862 International Financial Management
  • FINA863 Investment Analysis
  • FINA864 Financial Modelling and Analysis
  • FINA865 Financial Risk Management
  • FINA996 Applied Finance Project

What will I learn?

A graduate of the Master of Applied Finance will be able to:

a. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of applied finance professional practices (Knowledge/Understanding)

b. Use reflection to deepen knowledge of self, others and relevant professional practice at advanced levels. (Personal/Intellectual Autonomy)

c. Consider the social impact of financial decisions. (Ethical/Professional Dispositions)

d. Use an advanced level of conceptual and critical thinking, analysis, reasoning, integration and judgement. (Inquiry/Research/Creativity)

e. Engage with business in the application of appropriate applied finance practices, and will have experience of planning, executing and reporting on an industry based project. (Skills/Application)

f. Communicate effectively and be able to produce high quality business documents and business presentations. (Communication)

<p>Apply if you:</p>
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<li>Are under the age of 20 years; and</li>
<li>Are a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia; and</li>
<li>Don’t meet the University Entrance standard; and</li>
<li>Have received secondary schooling to at least New Zealand Year 12 level (or its equivalent overseas) and completed NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Merit or better. This should include at least 14 credits in each of 4 NCEA Level 2 subjects, at least 3 of which must be on the approved subject list; and</li>
<li>Meet the UE literacy and numeracy standards, or their equivalents; and</li>
<li>Have not completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school; or</li>
<li>Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must also be selected into the programme for which they have applied.</li><br>

<p>*waived for Year 13 students at a New Zealand secondary school in 2020, due to the impact of COVID-19.</p><br>
<p>Cost of applying for Discretionary Entrance There is a non-refundable assessment fee of $50.00.</p>
<p>Students with qualifications from outside of New Zealand Applying on the basis of a qualification from another country? Use your official results for one of the following tests or qualifications to meet the English language requirements. Results can be up to two years old.</p>
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