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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

Schedule Notes

Prerequisite: A major in Finance including ECON 221 or MATHS 208 or STATS 208, or an equivalent course as approved by the Head of Department

A student required to complete 180 points for this degree may substitute up to 30 points from other 700 level courses offered at this University as approved by the Programme Director.

Plan Schedules

Complete 180 points for either of the following:

  • 180 points for Dissertation Pathway, or
  • 180 points for Research Project Pathway

Dissertation Pathway

Complete 180 points comprising:

  • 30 points for all Group 1 Compulsory Courses, and
  • 30 points for all Group 2 Compulsory Courses, and
  • 60 points from Elective Courses, and
  • Either:
  • 60 points for all Dissertation - 1 Semester, or
  • 60 points for all Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Group 1 Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Group 2 Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Dissertation - 1 Semester

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

Research Project Pathway

Complete 180 points comprising:

  • 30 points for all Group 1 Compulsory Courses, and
  • 30 points for all Group 2 Compulsory Courses, and
  • At least 60 points from Elective Courses, and
  • 15 to 30 points from Other Courses from the Master of Commerce Schedule, and
  • 30 points for all Research Project

Group 1 Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Group 2 Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Other Courses from the Master of Commerce Schedule

Complete 15 to 30 points from the following:

Research Project

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following: