Bachelor of Banking, Finance & Technology
Get ahead of the fintech revolution with New Zealand's first specialist fintech degree. Now available for enrolments starting in 2024!

Waikato's new BBFinTech degree will equip you for a career in the cutting-edge world of fintech, where technology-led innovations like blockchain, artificial intelligence and crytpo are transforming the banking and finance sectors.
Our lecturers have international expertise in this field, and degree content will be continuously refreshed to ensure it remains up-to-the-minute.
Students will gain expertise in financial markets, digital finance, banking operations, automated trading, as well as blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and cybersecurity.
They will also look at 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.
Students will develop strong skills in financial analysis and modelling, risk assessment, data management, business analytics and financial econometrics.
Why study fintech?
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). These innovations are transforming the way that people exchange financial data to pay for goods and services.
Artificial intelligence has also made it possible to automatically trade financial assets (eg. stocks and bonds) using computer algorithms, which analyse real-time data, make decisions, and quickly execute trades.
The fintech revolution means that global financial transactions are faster, cheaper, more secure, and 100% traceable. Systems are constantly evolving, creating new opportunities, risks and rewards for market players and regulators alike.
Hands-on learning
From year one, our BBFinTech students will take part in practical, real-world learning experiences.
Master the trade in our brand-new Finance Trading Lab, where you can use industry-standard simulation software to sharpen your investing and asset trading skills.
This degree includes a Fintech Industry Experience paper in your third year - work on a real project supported by a mentor at a leading organisation, such as a bank, fintech start-up, consulting firm, or large finance department.
Diverse career opportunities
Graduates of the BBFinTech will be work-ready, and attractive to a wide range of employers:
- Retail banks who rely on digital operations and new business models to thrive and grow
- Investment banks who are innovating their products and services
- Fintech start-ups who are creating new products and services and disrupting the finance sector
- Central banks (eg. Reserve Bank of NZ) who are developing and regulating digital currencies
- Consulting firms who deal with the financial sector
- Large firms with sophisticated finance teams
Top 1% global ranking
Waikato is New Zealand's leading business school, ranked #1 in the country for Business & Economics in the Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings in both 2022 and 2023. We are also in the top 1% of business schools globally with our prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation.
Key information
Entry Requirements: | University Entrance, or its equivalent, or on a case-by-case basis. |
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Years: | 3 |
Points: | 360 |
Study Locations: | Hamilton |
Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
Estimated Fees* (International): | $34,695 per year |
Entry Requirements: | Undergraduate International |
Area of Study: | |
*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. |
Degree Planner
Degree planner — Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology (BBFinTech) - Single Major
The BBFinTech is a prescribed degree programme. However, you can still opt to take a second major or 1-2 minors in almost any other subject (except Finance).
Year 1
100 Level
Elective or Minor
100 Level
Elective or Minor
Year 2
200 Level
Elective or Minor
200 Level
Elective or Minor
200 Level
Elective or Minor
Year 3
Choose one of:
FINAN302, FINAN303, FINAN304
200 Level or above
Elective or Minor
200 Level or above
Elective or Minor
200 Level or above
Elective or Minor
- Major
- Elective
300 level papers:
- FINAN302 - Investments 2
- FINAN303 - Computer Modelling in Finance
- FINAN304 - Financial Risk Management
Degree planner — Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology (BBFinTech) - Double Major
The BBFinTech is a prescribed degree programme. However, you can still opt to take a second major or 1-2 minors in almost any other subject (except Finance).
Year 2
200 Level
Major 2
200 Level
Major 2
200 Level
Major 2
Year 3
Choose one of:
FINAN302, FINAN303, FINAN304
300 Level
Major 2
300 Level
Major 2
300 Level
Major 2
- Major
- Elective
300 level papers:
- FINAN302 - Investments 2
- FINAN303 - Computer Modelling in Finance
- FINAN304 - Financial Risk Management
Choose a major
Recommended minors
Elective papers
As part of this degree, you will take 8 elective papers, or you can replace these with either a 2nd Major or 1-2 Minors in almost any other undergraduate subjects.
A 2nd Major is eight papers (120 points) in the same subject. A Minor is four papers (60 points) in the same subject.
Career opportunities
- Banker (commercial or investment)
- Business analyst
- Central bank manager (eg. RBNZ)
- Chief Financial Officer
- Consulting firm partner
- Currency or financial markets trader
- Digital business manager
- Financial analyst / advisor
- Fintech entrepreneur
- Fintech specialist
- Management consultant
- Policy advisor (eg. government)
- Portfolio or wealth manager
- Sharebroker
Scholarships and prizes
Visit our Scholarship Finder for information about possible scholarships
Exchange programme and study abroad
Expand to read about exchange programme and study abroad opportunities
Prepare yourself for a global business career and broaden your horizons by going on an overseas student exchange to one of our partner universities in Europe, Asia, North America or Mexico. You can study overseas for 1-2 semesters, pay your usual Waikato tuition fees, and then credit the points back to your BBus degree.
An overseas exchange will enhance your personal development, enable you to explore new places and cultures, and make your CV stand out to employers.
BBFinTech students are encouraged to apply for the Waikato Management School International Exchange Scholarship, offered twice a year and worth up to $2,500.
If you’re planning to go to Asia, you can apply for a Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia.
Student experience at Waikato Management School
Waikato Management School has a vibrant student culture that offers plenty of social and learning opportunities.
Waikato Management School has a vibrant student culture that offers plenty of social and learning opportunities. You can meet like-minded people through student clubs, such as:
- Waikato Management School Students' Association (WMSSA)
- Beta Alpha Psi - Waikato Chapter (Accounting and Finance club)
- Women in Business Association (WIBA)
- Te Ranga Ngaku - the Māori management student network
Check out the Waikato Management School Facebook page for the latest news and events.
Graduate and Postgraduate Study
After completing the BBFinTech, a graduate could choose to enrol in graduate or postgraduate study.
After completing the BBFinTech, a graduate could choose to enrol in graduate or postgraduate study.
Graduate-level programmes (100 to 300-level papers):
- Graduate Certificate (GradCert)
- Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics (GradCertBA)
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management (GradCertPM)
- Graduate Diploma (GradDip)
Postgraduate programmes (500-level papers):
Contacts
Have a chat with one of our friendly advisers to help you plan your degree.
Student Centre
Phone: 0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 528) or 07 838 4176
Email: [email protected]
Have a chat with one of our friendly advisers to help you plan your degree.
Phone: +64 7 807 9275 Email: [email protected]
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