The Degree of Master of Applied Finance – MAppFin

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a (i) (a) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(b) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

and

(ii) completed MATHS 108 or STATS 108, or the equivalent

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded

or

c (i) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) completed 15 points from BUSADMIN 763, BUSMAN 707, MATHS 108, STATS 108, or the equivalent.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: A relevant degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, social sciences, science or technology.

4 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Applied Finance Schedule.

b A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 90 points of Part I. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Applied Finance cannot continue.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar before enrolling for Part II.

7 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this degree must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Programme Director.

8 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the Programme Director.

9 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance or Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

10 a A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance or Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance.

b Enrolment in the Master of Applied Finance must be discontinued before any course is reassigned.

11 This degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule were amended with effect from 1 January 2025.