GradDip - Finance as a subject
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Studying a graduate diploma helps you develop knowledge and skills in your chosen subject area which will enable you to undertake a new career or further study.
Finance is all about achieving the best return relative to risk, and helping organisations add value for their shareholders. Studying Finance at Waikato University will prepare you for highly paid positions in the financial and business sectors anywhere in the world.
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Key information
| Years: | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $29,425 - $43,850 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| 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. | |
Career opportunities
- Commercial and investment banker
- Corporate banker
- Corporate financer
- Financial or business analyst
- Financial manager
- Financial planner/advisor
- Banker (commercial, investment, small business, rural, industry)
- Merger and acquisition specialist
- Sharebroker
- Stockbroker
- Treasurer
- Investment advisor
- Actuary
- Financial regulator
- Portfolio manager
- Trader/Mutual fund analyst
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Papers
Papers available within Finance
Prescriptions for the GradCert(Fin) and GradDip(Fin)
A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Finance at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. There are no specified subject papers that must be included for these programmes.
Scholarships and prizes
Visit our Scholarship Finder for information about possible scholarships
Contacts
Management Student Centre (MSC)
Location: MSB.1.50, Waikato Management School, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz/msc
Opening hours: 8.45am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday
One of the best times to pop into MSC is Open Advice Day, held every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm.