Master of Applied Finance
Finance
A course by
AUT
The Master of Applied Finance equips professionals with specialised skills for a career in the finance industry, covering corporate finance, investment analysis, risk management, and portfolio strategies.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop technical competence in finance
Understand and apply principles of corporate finance, investment analysis, and risk management.
Conduct financial risk analysis
Critically evaluate and mitigate financial risks using advanced techniques.
Apply portfolio management strategies
Design and manage investment portfolios in various financial contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
Designed for professionals with an unrelated degree who want to gain specialised skills in finance, the Master of Applied Finance covers corporate finance, investment, financial risk analysis, restructuring, governance, international investment issues, and portfolio management. The curriculum follows the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, positioning graduates to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Course Content
- Economics and Quantitative Methods
- Corporate Financial Management
- International Financial Management
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Financial Risk Management
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Sustainable Finance
- Fintech and Data Analytics
- Applied Finance Project
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in level 7 courses or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Finance
Banking
Investment
Future employment opportunities might be
Corporate finance analyst
Commercial banking professional
Investment banker