University
University of OtagoMaster of Finance (MFinc)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Summary
The Master of Finance (MFinc) will equip students to be either professional practitioners or academic researchers in the field of Finance.The Master of Finance can be completed in one year of full-time study which consists of a selection of papers plus either an applied or research project. The programme allows for the development of individual skills and applied or theoretical research and investigation. Starting with a sound background of coursework, students will have the opportunity to contribute to existing or new fields of research (applied or theoretical).Graduates who follow the option of completing an Applied Project (FINC 501) will have a wide range of career opportunities in commercial and investment banks, brokerage and investment firms, insurance companies, treasury departments of non-financial corporations, regulatory agencies, consulting and accounting firms. Graduates completing the Master of Finance with a Research Project (FINC 580) will in addition have the ability to design and pursue a large project of independent research suitable to the PhD.Starts February (semester 1).Master of Finance information sheetInternational student scholarshipsThere are a limited number of School of Business Master of Finance (MFinc) merit based scholarships of NZ$10,000 for international students.Find out more about the scholarships
Entry criteria
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Commerce).
- be a graduate with a mathematically-oriented degree and normally have achieved an average grade of B+ in the papers satisfying the final year major subject requirements for that degree, or
- have equivalent alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Commerce).
- In considering an applicant’s qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant’s performance in the programme.
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