Master of Finance (MFinc) 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Otago |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

58,194 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Program overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Admission requirements

6+
58+
176+
6.5+
90+

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Commerce).

Every applicant must either:

  • be a graduate 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.

15 Nov 2024
1 Year
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,893 NZD
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International Students

58,194 NZD
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