Master of Applied Finance and Economics 18 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |TopUniversities

Master of Applied Finance and Economics Master of Applied Finance and Economics

Location

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

54,600 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

FinanceMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Applied Finance and Economics is a joint master's degree in Finance and Economics that can be completed full-time in 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
  • preparation to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst exams
  • a proven track record for graduate placements.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Applied Finance and Economics is a joint master's degree in Finance and Economics that can be completed full-time in 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
  • preparation to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst exams
  • a proven track record for graduate placements.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
90+
58+
176+
3+
600+
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.

01 Dec 2025
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Domestic
13,559 NZD
International
54,600 NZD

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