Master of Applied Finance and Economics
The Master of Applied Finance and Economics is a joint master's degree in Finance and Economics that can be completed full-time in 12–13 months. Students take two semesters of advanced coursework in both subjects, followed by a practical applications course from November–February.
The MAFE offers students:
- a coursework-based alternative to the traditional master's research pathway
- a capstone course that involves hands-on applications of advanced tools and techniques
- preparation for careers in business, financial, banking, and public sectors
- an excellent foundation to pursue further academic training in the USA or the UK, if desired.
Campus Information
Ilam Campus
The University has a main campus of 76 hectares (190 acres) at Ilam, a suburb of Christchurch about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the centre of the city.
Intakes
- Jan
- Feb Deadline: Dec
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Some examples of roles from UC Master of Applied Finance and Economics alumni include:
- Corporate Finance Analyst at BDO
- Corporate Finance Analyst at Deloitte
- Valuation and Business Modelling Consultant at EY
- Corporate Finance Analyst at PwC
- Investment Banking Analyst at Murray & Co
- Commercial Senior Associate at BNZ
- Investment Analyst at Consilium NZ
- Relationship Consultant, Commercial at ANZ
- Risk Assurance Associate at PwC New Zealand
- Actuarial Analyst at Suncorp NZ
- Relationship Associate at ANZ
- Assurance Associate at PwC
- Analyst at Goldman Sachs
- Analyst at Reserve Bank of New Zealand
- Registered Financial Advisor at Equity Investment Advisors.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic entry requirements
Students must have completed a bachelor's degree that includes intermediate microeconomics, introductory business finance, a calculus-based mathematics course, and an introductory statistics course, and be approved for entry by the Dean of Business.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 02 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
45350 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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