Master of Applied Finance
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
The Master of Applied Finance provides you with the skills for a wide range of financial fields. It’s 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 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 recognised investment credential.
The Master of Applied Finance is also recognised as a Financial Risk Management (FRM) Academic Partner with GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals). The MAF curriculum aligns with GARP's FRM certification, which is the global standard in professional risk management certification.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
If you have New Zealand qualifications
- Must have completed a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent
If you have qualifications from another country
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
IELTS may be waived (at the discretion of the Programme Director)
- For a student who has completed a qualification, the language of instruction for which was English, and which was awarded within the last 3 years
- For a student who has lived and/or worked in an English speaking environment for 3 years
Contact us to find out more about the Master of Applied Finance
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Phone +64 9 921 9906