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Subject Overview

Study Finance with us and you will be well prepared for a career in banking, investment management or corporate finance.

We are ranked first in New Zealand and in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance.* As a leading accounting and finance education provider in the Asia-Pacific region, the University of Auckland Business School is renowned for research excellence and innovative teaching. We are also recognised by many local and international professional bodies.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024

Knowledge and Skills

Courses include:

  • Research Methods in Finance
  • Governance Issues in Finance
  • Empirical Finance
  • Modern Corporate Finance
  • Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Various special topics

Potential Careers

Postgraduate study with us will prepare you for senior or specialised career roles such as chief financial officer, corporate adviser or valuer, multinational funds manager and portfolio manager. An academic career specialising in finance is also an option.

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • At least 90 points from Courses from the Master of Commerce Specialisation in Finance, and
  • 0 to 30 points from Other Courses from the Master of Commerce Schedule

Courses from the Master of Commerce Specialisation in Finance

Complete at least 90 points from the following:

Other Courses from the Master of Commerce Schedule

Complete 0 to 30 points from the following:

Up to 30 points may be substituted from other approved 700 level courses offered at this University. Approval will be determined by the Programme Director.