Master of Applied Finance and Economics
Course details
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About the course
If you are looking to accelerate your career path and open the door for better job opportunities, then the Master of Applied Finance and Economics (MAFE) can help prepare you for bigger roles.
The MAFE is a one-of-a-kind master's degree in Finance and Economics that can be completed full-time in just 12–18 months.
You will 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 you:
- a coursework-based master’s degree with practical training in Finance and Economics, for those 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
- accommodation to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst exams
- a proven track record for graduate placements.
Why study a Master of Applied Finance and Economics at UC?
UC is the only university in Aotearoa New Zealand that offers a taught master’s programme in Applied Finance and Economics. Finance and Economics are interrelated disciplines, and studying both allows you to gain a more holistic understanding of markets, including financial markets, as well as the economy within which they operate.
The combined Master’s degree, which includes intensive training in how to use modern data analytics tools, gives graduates a wide range of professional careers in banking, the financial sector, and the public sector.
Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School is accredited by AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS; only one percent of business schools in the world have attained all three.
UC is also part of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program, and is accredited by the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA).
A Master of Applied Finance and Economics graduate:
- can demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of current theoretical concepts and frameworks within finance and economics
- is able to think logically, analytically, and critically with respect to the academic literature in finance and economics and explain how this literature applies to real world problems
- is able to synthesise academic or professional literature and effectively communicate the results of their independent study orally and in written form
- is able to apply their in-depth knowledge of finance and economics to real problems.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics, or a related subject, and have completed an introductory calculus-based mathematics course (such as MATH101 Methods of Mathematics) to be approved for entry.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Applied Finance and Economics or use the admission requirements checker.
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.