Banking, Finance and Technology
Get set for a career in the cutting edge world of fin-tech, where technology-led innovations like blockchain, artificial intelligence and crytpo are transforming the banking and finance sectors.
Banking, Finance and Technology will be available as an undergraduate subject starting from 2024. It can be taken with the BBFinTech bachelor's degree, the Graduate Certificate, or the Graduate Diploma.
In this subject, students will gain expertise in financial markets, digital finance, banking operations, automated trading, as well as blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and cybersecurity.
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.
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.
Students of Banking, Finance and Technology, will build strong skills in financial analysis and modelling, risk assessment, data management, business analytics, and financial econometrics.
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
| Study Location: | Hamilton |
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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
Papers
Available Banking, Finance and Technology papers
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPX151 | Exploring Innovative Technologies | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24X (Secondary School - Unistart) |
| This laboratory-based paper introduces a range of innovative technologies with applications across all disciplines. The hands-on laboratory programme is designed to enhance your technical proficiency and the use of computer-based tools will give you a practical understanding of cutting-edge technologies. A range of practical topics... | |||
| DIGIB101 | The World of Digital Business | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton Waikato College), 24C (Hamilton Waikato College) & 24VB (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
| Information and communications technologies are fundamentally changing business operations. This paper introduces all aspects associated with the ever-evolving field of digital business. | |||
| ECONS101 | Economics for Business and Management | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Hamilton Waikato College), 24A (Secondary School - Unistart), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton Waikato College), 24VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper offers insights into the behaviour of consumers, firms and the government within the economy, giving students skills in analysing and predicting the actions of individuals and businesses. | |||
| FINAN101 | Introduction to Finance | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Hamilton Waikato College), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton Waikato College), 24B (Tauranga), 24H (Hamilton), 24VB (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper introduces the three core areas of finance - financial management, investments, and capital markets and institutions. The paper also examines applications of corporate finance concepts to personal finance. | |||
| FNTEC101 | Introduction to Fintech | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Hamilton) |
| The course exposes students to this fast-growing and exciting intersection between finance (Fin) and technology (Tech) while emphasising the role data and analytics play. The course is structured around three main fintech areas: Lending/Banking services, Clearing and Trading. | |||
| STMGT101 | Introduction to Management | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga), 24VA (National Economics University, Vietnam), 24W (Hamilton Waikato College), 24X (Hamilton Waikato College) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| Managing in organisations, small and large, in changing local and international business environments requires knowledge, skills, and abilities of who managers are, what managers do, and how they can make a difference to organisational performance, competitive position, and sustainability over time. This paper introduces students t... | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINAN200 | Financial Management 1 | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper deals with the principles and practice of financial management. It examines corporate capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policy and net working capital management. | |||
| FINAN202 | Investments 1 | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper deals with the principles and practice of investment analysis. Building upon the concepts of risk-return trade-offs and the efficient market hypothesis, the paper examines: modern portfolio theory and asset pricing models. | |||
| MNMGT202 | Intercultural Perspectives on Organisations | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton), 24VA (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper provides students wit the skills and knowledge to become competent and confident in culturally diverse contexts, locally and globally, and to understand how people behave in culturally diverse organisational contexts. It includes an introduction to matauranga Maori. Learning is cemented through webinars, readings along w... | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGIB302 | Digital Business Technology Trends | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24VB (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
| This paper focuses on a small number of the most recent and disruptive business technologies. This includes, for example, health informatics, gamification, the Internet of Things, Beacons, Virtual Reality etc. | |||
| FINAN302 | Investments 2 | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper extends student competency in the valuation of fixed income securities, equities and alternative investments, portfolio performance evaluation, and the interpretation of investment psychology. | |||
| FINAN303 | Computer Modelling in Finance | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24G (Hamilton) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper introduces the use of spreadsheets and programming in building appropriate and credible financial models useful for analysts and managers in financial decision making. | |||
| FINAN304 | Financial Risk Management | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga), 24H (Online) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper develops student understanding of risk markets and how financial institutions and firms manage risk exposure, including interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and commodity price risk. | |||
Scholarships and prizes
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Contacts
Management Student Centre (MSC)
Location: MSB.1.50, Waikato Management School, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton
Phone: +64 838 4303
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz/msc
Opening hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday