Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology
Get ahead of the fintech revolution with New Zealand's first specialist fintech degree.
Why study a BBFinTech?
This specialist degree will equip you for a career in the cutting-edge world of fintech, where new technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence and crytpocurrencies are shaking up the banking and finance sectors.
You will gain expertise in financial markets, digital finance, banking operations, automated trading, as well as blockchains, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, impact investing, and more.
At Waikato, our lecturers have international expertise in this field, and degree content will be continuously refreshed to ensure it remains up-to-the-minute.
In the last decade, the digitisation of global financial systems has led to the meteoric growth of new technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies (eg. Bitcoin).
Discover how these innovations are transforming the way that people exchange financial data to pay for goods and services directly from their phone, transfer funds, borrow money, and even make financial investments with apps like Sharesies.
There are diverse career opportunities in the world of fintech for our graduates.
These include startup businesses disrupting the sector, retail/investment banks, consulting firms, large organisations with finance teams, and central banks like RBNZ that develop policies and regulate digital currencies.
Career Opportunities
- Banker (investment or commercial)
- Business analyst / consultant
- Central bank manager (eg. RBNZ)
- Digital business manager
- Financial advisor / analyst
- Fintech entrepreneur
- Fintech specialist
- Management consultant
- Policy Advisor
- Portfolio or wealth manager
- Sharebroker
Degree information
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Minor subjects You have the option to include one or two minors (60 points) in almost any subject as part of your degree programme, instead of taking a 2nd Major or eight elective papers (120 points).
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Entry Requirements There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato.
- NCEA University Entrance
- Admission at entrance level
- Discretionary entrance
- University Entrance prior to 2015
- Special admission.
For full details visit Entry Requirements.
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
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Fees and scholarships Estimated fees
$7,302 per year
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Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
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Scholarships
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Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$34,695 per year
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International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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Browse available subjects and choose one for more information
You have the option to include one or two minors (60 points) in almost any subject as part of your degree programme, instead of taking a 2nd Major or eight elective papers (120 points).
There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato.
- NCEA University Entrance
- Admission at entrance level
- Discretionary entrance
- University Entrance prior to 2015
- Special admission.
For full details visit Entry Requirements.
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
Estimated fees
$7,302 per year
-
Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$34,695 per year
-
International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Get ahead of the fintech revolution
Build advanced knowledge of financial markets, digital finance, banking operations, and cybersecurity practices.
AI and automated trading
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made it possible to automatically trade stocks and bonds using computer algorithms.
Fusion of finance and technology
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are transforming how people exchange data to pay for goods or invest in shares.
More course details
The fintech revolution means that global financial transactions are now faster, cheaper, more secure, and 100% traceable. The landscape is constantly evolving, creating new opportunities, risks and rewards for market players, banks, and government regulators.
Throughout your journey at Waikato, you will be immersed in hands-on learning experiences that prepare you for a career in the fintech sector.
Experience our brand-new Finance Trading Lab, where you can enjoy the thrill of investing and asset trading using industry simulation software.
With the BBFinTech degree, you will develop a well-rounded set of skills in financial analysis and modelling, risk assessment, and data management. You will also gain some capabilities in business analytics and financial econometrics.
Students will also consider the growing popularity of impact investing, where people invest into a profitable business (such as forestry or solar power) that aims to achieve social or environmental goals, while still generating a financial return.
Why study Fintech at Waikato?
Master the art of finance trading
Step into our brand-new Finance Trading Lab, where you can sharpen your investing and asset trading skills using industry simulation software.
Real-world industry exposure
Gain practical, hands-on experience in your third year by working on a real project for a fintech start-up, bank, or consulting firm.
Top 1% global ranking
Waikato Management School is in the top 1% of business schools globally with our prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation, which we've held since 2005.
Student clubs in WMS
Waikato Management School has a vibrant student culture. Getting involved with a student club - such as WMSSA or Beta Alpha Psi - is a great way to make new friends, gain new skills, enjoy fun social events, and meet people from industry.
Graduate and Postgraduate Study
After completing the BBFinTech, a graduate could choose to enrol in graduate or postgraduate study.
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
Master of Business and Management
Master of Digital Business
Master of Management Studies
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