Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance – PGDipAppFin

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

a (i) (a) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree or Bachelors Honours 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 or Bachelors Honours 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 in Applied Finance from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate 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 enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance Schedule.

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.

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 may apply to reassign those courses to this postgraduate diploma provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

10 a A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this postgraduate diploma to the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance.

b Enrolment in the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance must be discontinued before any course is reassigned.

11 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

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 have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.