PGDipAppFin - Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance

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5.0 - Grade Point Average

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To be eligible to apply for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance you must have completed MATHS 108 General Mathematics, STATS 108 Statistics for Commerce, or equivalent.

You can also apply for entry if:

Completed a relevant bachelors degree from this University with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in the most advanced 60 points OR completed a relevant bachelors honours degree from this University and have completed MATHS 108 General Mathematics, STATS 108 Statistics for Commerce, or equivalent.
You have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from this University with a GPA of 5.0 or higher and have completed MATHS 108, STATS 108, BUSADMIN 763 or BUSMAN 707 or the equivalent.

Note: A relevant degree may be in Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Science or technology.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.

If you are a domestic applicant, you will generally be considered proficient in English.

6.5 - IELTS Academic score required

No bands less than - 6.0

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5.0 - Grade Point Equivalent

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The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a (i) (a) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree or Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

(b) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree or Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

and

(ii) completed MATHS 108 or STATS 108, or the equivalent

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded

c (i) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) completed 15 points from BUSADMIN 763, BUSMAN 707, MATHS 108, STATS 108, or the equivalent.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: A relevant degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, social sciences, science or technology.

4 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance Schedule.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this degree must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Programme Director.

8 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the Programme Director.

9 a A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this postgraduate diploma to the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance.

b Enrolment in the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance must be discontinued before any course is reassigned.

10 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance may apply to reassign those courses to this postgraduate diploma provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

11 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.