Duration
Full-time: half year
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2025 Quarter Four – 15 September
2026 Quarter Four – 28 September
Available locations
City
Points
60
Programme type
Postgraduate

Programme overview

In this 60-point programme, you will gain sound theoretical and practical knowledge to pursue a career as a financial professional.

Resolve financial challenges, learn from a teaching team with a wealth of academic and industry knowledge and access purpose-built facilities such as the BNZ Financial Trading Room.

This programme is ideal for new graduates seeking to develop skills in applied finance with an initial qualification. The PGCertAppFin is an alternative pathway for graduates who are initially uncertain about committing to a masters programme, and for those who do not achieve the required GPA for direct entry to the Master of Applied Finance (MAppFin).

Courses passed for the postgraduate certificate can be reassigned to the 180-point MAppFin provided you meet the minimum GPA entry requirement and the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

The PGCertAppFin will also serve as an additional exit qualification from the MAppfin for students who are unable to complete the requirements for progression to the advanced courses.

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Programme structure

Requirement

Taught masters, 60 points from:

  • BUSFIN 700 (15 points): Business Accounting and Finance
  • BUSFIN 701 (15 points): Economics for Financial Analysts
  • BUSFIN 702 (15 points): Financial Markets Law
  • BUSFIN 703 (15 points): Corporate Finance
  • BUSFIN 704 (15 points): Investment Decision-making
  • BUSFIN 705 (15 points): Financial Risk Management
  • BUSFIN 706 (15 points): Advanced Financial Management
  • BUSFIN 707 (15 points): Consultancy Practice
     

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

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Subjects available in this programme

  • Applied Finance
For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2024 entry requirements

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Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Taught 60 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 4

Further programme requirements

Taught 60

To be eligible to apply for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance you must have:

  • Completed a relevant bachelors degree from this University with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in the most advanced 90 points OR completed a relevant bachelors honours degree from this University.
  • Completed MATHS 108 General Mathemetics, STATS 108 Statistics for Commerce, or equivalent.

You can also apply for entry if:

  • You have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from this University with a GPA of 4.0 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, or Science.

International students

This programme is open to domestic students only. International students should apply for the Master of Applied Finance.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Taught 60 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4
  • Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    6.5

Further programme requirements

Taaught 60 points

To be eligible to apply for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics you must have:

  • Completed a relevant bachelors degree with a GPE of 4.0 or higher in the most advanced 90 points OR completed a relevant bachelors honours degree from another tertiary institution.
  • Completed MATHS 108 General Mathemetics, STATS 108 Statistics for Commerce, or equivalent.

You can also apply for entry if:

  • You have completed the equivalent of a Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from another tertiary institution with a GPE of 4.0 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.

International students

This programme is open to domestic students only. International students should apply for the Master of Applied Finance.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance cost per year?

2025 fees

Domestic students
NZ$10,303.80*
International students
NZ$22,942*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.88 per point, estimated at $532.80 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Quarter Four 2025
1 July 2025

Start dates

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates will be equipped to undertake further study and practical work experience required to pursue careers in the finance industry. Possible career paths encompass broad aspects of the finance industry, both locally and internationally. They include corporate finance, investment management, banking and financial consulting.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Financial Analyst
  • Treasury Analyst
  • Financial Consultant
  • Investment Analyst
  • Financial Advisor

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