Introduction

If you are looking to accelerate your career path and open the door for better job opportunities, then the Master of Applied Finance and Economics (MAFE) can help prepare you for bigger roles.

The MAFE is a one-of-a-kind master's degree in Finance and Economics that can be completed full-time in just 12–18 months.

You will take advanced coursework in both Finance and Economics, followed by a capstone course with four project-based modules including cost-benefit analysis, financial decision-making, forecasting, and portfolio management.

The MAFE offers you:

• a coursework-based master’s degree with practical training in Finance and Economics, for those who have majored in Finance or Economics
• preparation for high-level professional roles in finance, banking, and the public sector
• intensive, hands-on application of tools and techniques
• many opportunities to use Te Kura Umanga Wāhi Hokohoko | UC Business School Trading Room, powered by Bloomberg terminals
• accommodation to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst exams
• a proven track record for graduate placements.

Entry requirements

Applicants 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.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Applied Finance and Economics or use the admission requirements checker.

English language pathway option at CCEL

Students who are at IELTS level 6.0 are welcome to enrol for CCEL English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2) online to enhance their English language proficiency. A grade of B+ or higher in this course satisfies UC English language requirements for postgraduate study.

For more information, please contact study@ccel.co.nz

Missing the Intermediate microeconomic theory or business finance entry requirement?

If you do not have the entry requirement of intermediate level microeconomic theory or business finance, you are welcome to enrol online in either ECON207 Intermediate Microeconomics – Households and Government or FINC201 Business Finance.

English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

Career opportunities

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 Deloitte
• Valuation and Business Modelling Consultant at EY
• Investment Banking Analyst at Murray & Co
• Risk Assurance Associate at PwC New Zealand
• Actuarial Analyst at Suncorp NZ.