Master of Applied Finance and Economics
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $11,130 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $34,200 |
| NZQF Level | 9 |
About the course
The Master of Applied Finance and Economics is a joint master's degree in Finance and Economics that can be completed full-time in 12–14 months. Students take advanced coursework in both Finance and Economics, followed by a capstone course with four project-based modules including cost-benefit analysis, financial decision-making, forecasting, and portfolio management.
The MAFE offers students:
- a coursework-based master’s degree with practical training in Finance and Economics, for students who have majored in Finance or Economics
- preparation for high-level professional roles in finance, banking, and the public sector
- intensive, hands-on application of tools and techniques
- many opportunities to use Te Kura Umanga Wāhi Hokohoko | UC Business School Trading Room, powered by Bloomberg terminals
- preparation to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst exams
- a proven track record for graduate placements.
Entry requirements
Students must have completed a bachelor's degree that includes intermediate microeconomics, introductory business finance, a calculus-based mathematics course, and an introductory statistics course, and be approved for entry by the Dean of Business.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love.
UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.