- Duration
- Full-time: 15 months
- Next start date
- 2025 Quarter Four – 15 September
- 2026 Quarter Four – 28 September
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 180
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught options available
Programme overview
Learn about the forces that shape our capital markets and drive investment returns.
Understand the fundamental theories of finance while gaining practical skills to enhance financial decision making.
Study with a passionate teaching team combining industry experience with academic excellence. Benefit from professional development support and purpose-built facilities such as the BNZ Financial Trading Room.
The Master of Applied Finance is suited to recent business and non-business graduates (excluding students who majored in Finance) and mid-career professionals who have not completed a Finance qualification.
The University of Auckland is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. The MAppFin degree positions students well to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter, which has become the most respected and recognised investment credential in the world.
Download our printable MAppFin programme flyer.
Also available: Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance (PGCertAppFin)
The PGCertAppFin is an alternative pathway for graduates who are initially uncertain about committing to a masters programme. It also suits those who have not achieved the required GPA for direct entry to the MAppFin.
You can access a range of information about the University of Auckland online at AskAuckland.
Alternatively, email us directly with enquiries about the MAppFin.
Programme structure
The Master of Applied Finance is a 15-month, 180-point coursework masters programme studied over five quarters.
In Part I, you will study seven core courses addressing core finance and related topics including accounting, economics, financial markets law, corporate finance, investment decision-making, financial risk management, and advanced financial management.
In Part II, you will take two taught specialisation courses. The courses currently being offered relate to the financial analytics specialisation. Additional courses are planned for the September 2025 intake, which may include courses related to sustainable finance and alternative investments. Delivery of these courses is subject to approval and student enrolments. In your final quarter, you will complete an industry project in which you work in a team of your peers to solve a real-life finance challenge for a sponsoring organisation. The Consultancy Practice course taken alongside the project is designed to develop professional skills required for successful engagement in and completion of the project.
Requirement:
180 points: Taught masters
Part I 105 points:
- 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
Part II 75 points:
- BUSFIN 707 (15 points): Consultancy Practice
Financial Analytics Specialisation:
- BUSFIN 710 (15 points): Financial Modelling Techniques
- BUSFIN 711 (15 points): Financial Analytics Applications
Industry Project:
- BUSFIN 720 (30 points): Financial Analytics Industry Project OR BUSFIN 723 (30 points): Financial Analytics Project
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Subjects available in this programme
- FinTech
- Financial Analytics
- Sustainable Finance
Note: Currently, only the Financial Analytics specialisation is being offered. New specialisation courses (such as sustainable finance and alternative investments) and greater flexibility in choosing specialisation courses are planned for the September 2025 MAppFin intake. This is subject to approval and student enrolments.
2025 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.
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 180 points
Entry based on a University of Auckland qualification
- A relevant Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in at least 60 points above Stage II, and completed MATHS 108 and STATS 108, or equivalent.
or
- A relevant Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management with a GPA or 5.0 or higher. You will have also completed 15 points from BUSADMIN 763, BUSMAN 707, MATHS 108, STATS 108, or equivalent.
Note: A relevant degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, social sciences, science or technology.
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.
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No band below 6.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 180 points
Entry based on a qaulification from another university
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in business or a non-business degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, health sciences, social sciences, science or technology. Your study must be from a recognised university (or similar institution), and you will need a GPE of 5.0 in the most advanced courses taken. In addition, you must have passed an undergraduate level course in in business statistics (STATS 108), general mathematics (MATHS 108) or equivalent.
If you have completed advanced course(s) in an undergraduate degree that are considered substantially similar to courses in this programme you may be required to complete substitute course(s). Advice will be provided to you on a case-by-case basis
International applicants must also have evidence of English language proficiency such as IELTS (score of 6.5, and no bands below 6.0) or equivalent.
How much does a Master of Applied Finance cost per year?
2025 fees
The estimated programme fees for the full 180-point programme are:
- Domestic students: NZ $29,842
- International students: NZ $71,120
Annual fees for the programme are listed below.
- Domestic students
- NZ$23,183.55*
- International students
- NZ$53,684*
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 $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,663.20 for full-time study (180 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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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
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Quarter Four | Starts – 15 September |
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| Ends – 29 November |
| Quarter Four | Starts – 28 September |
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| Ends – 12 December |
Other important dates
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Where could this programme take you?
The programme is designed to offer intellectual challenge and to equip graduates with the practical skills to build the financial capability of organisations. Possible career paths cover 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
- Investment Banker
- Banker
- Investment manager
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
We have a dedicated Career Development and Employer Liaison manager who can assist you with your career planning, development and management, as well as job-search skills to help you maximise your employment opportunities. They can also recommend relevant workshops and events as well as arrange one-on-one appointments to give advice on building your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile.
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