Finance
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.
Finance at Waikato is focused on money management, investments, banking and credit, the share, bond and commodity markets, and financial analysis and decision making. You'll learn about corporate finance, portfolio selection, capital markets, corporate finance, personal financial planning, and the governance of public and private organisations.
Practical assignments will prepare you for exactly what you'll encounter in your financial career. For example, students get to work on a funds simulation project using real data, and prepare a report on a publicly listed New Zealand or Australian company, while playing the role of a trainee investment analyst.
You may also have an opportunity to do a workplace internship as part of your degree.
If you're new to Hamilton, there are plenty of social opportunities available to you – you could join the Finance division of the Waikato Management School Students’ Association, a student-run group that organises regular training workshops and events for members.
If you enjoy mathematics, accounting, economics, and using analytical tools to find the meaning behind numbers, than finance may be the right fit for you.
Learn more about studying Finance by visiting the Waikato Management School faculty website.
Internationally recognised
Waikato is ranked in the world's top 200 universities for Accounting, Finance, and Business and Management Studies, by the prestigious QS Subject Rankings 2018.
You'll study at our internationally recognised Waikato Management School, which has Triple Crown Accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, placing it in the top 1% of all business schools worldwide.
Qualifications
If you wish to take Finance as your 1st Major subject, you'll need to enrol for either the Bachelor of Business or the Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours.
Otherwise you can normally take it as a 2nd Major (8 papers) or Minor subject (4 papers) for any other bachelor's degree offered at the University of Waikato.
If you'd like to gain specialist expertise, take a look at our Master of Management Studies in Finance.
Key information
| Study Locations: | Hamilton; Tauranga; Online |
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Study Finance in these qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours
- Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours
- Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Technology)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Tourism
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Diploma
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts (Applied)
- Master of Laws
- Master of Management Studies
- Master of Māori and Pacific Development
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Research)
- Master of Science (Technology)
- Master of Social Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma
Finance as a specialisation of
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours
- Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours
- Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Technology)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Tourism
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Diploma
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts (Applied)
- Master of Laws
- Master of Management Studies
- Master of Māori and Pacific Development
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Research)
- Master of Science (Technology)
- Master of Social Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma
Career opportunities
- Commercial and investment banker
- Corporate banker
- Corporate finance specialist
- Financial analyst
- Financial manager
- Financial planner
- Merchant banker
- Merger and acquisition specialist
- Sharebroker
- Stockbroker
- Treasury specialist
Papers
Available Finance papers
100 level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| FINAN101 | Introduction to Finance | 18A (Hamilton) & 18B (Hamilton) |
| 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. | ||
| MATHS168 | Preparatory Mathematics | 18A (Hamilton) & 18B (Hamilton) |
| Basic algebraic concepts and an introduction to Calculus and Statistics. This paper provides a last chance for students to correct a weak background in mathematics. Students who meet the prerequisites of MATH165 or MATH166 should take one of those papers instead. | ||
200 level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| ECONS205 | Data Analytics with Business Applications | 18B (Hamilton), 18B (Tauranga), 18C (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) & 18T (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces various data analytical methods and illustrates their business and economics applications, showing how to use data to communicate more convincingly and to produce better-informed business decisions. | ||
| FINA201 | Finance | 18A (Hamilton) & 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces the basics of finance, developing an understanding of financial markets and their usefulness in the business environment, developing skills in financial analysis including investment decision making, and introducing concepts of financial risk. | ||
| FINAN200 | Financial Management 1 | 18A (Hamilton), 18A (Tauranga), 18T (Hamilton) & 18T (Tauranga) |
| 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 | 18B (Hamilton), 18B (Tauranga), 18S (Hamilton) & 18S (Tauranga) |
| 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. | ||
| FINAN203 | Capital Markets and Financial Institutions | 18A (Hamilton), 18A (Tauranga), 18B (Hamilton) & 18B (Tauranga) |
| This paper provides students with an introduction to Australasian financial markets and an evaluation of the institutions, instruments and participants involved in the industry. | ||
| FINAN204 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 18B (Hamilton) & 18B (Tauranga) |
| This paper investigates the key issues relating to small business finance, especially in New Zealand. Empirical evidence, theoretical models and government policy are considered. | ||
300 level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| ECON304 | Econometrics | 18A (Hamilton) |
| Linear regression and binary response analysis of economic and financial data with an emphasis on interpretation, computer applications, and forecasting. | ||
| FINA301 | Behavioural Finance | This paper will not be taught in 2018. |
| This paper will not be taught in 2018. | ||
| FINA305 | Business Analysis and Valuation | 18S (Online) |
| This paper provides a comprehensive treatment of business analysis and valuation, developing a quantitative approach to the analysis of financial information. The aim is to integrate commercial understanding, financial information and capital market theory to investigate the monetary value of businesses. | ||
| FINA306 | Personal Wealth Management | 18B (Hamilton), 18B (Tauranga), 18XB (Hamilton) & 18XB (Tauranga) |
| This paper focuses on the nature, usage and regulations on the advice of various financial products and legal instruments for developing personal wealth management plan. Participants gain an appreciation of personal goals and how wealth creation and risk management assist in attaining these. Prior knowledge of securities and bond v... | ||
| FINA311 | Corporate Finance | 18A (Hamilton) & 18A (Tauranga) |
| This paper covers the principles of corporate finance. The material builds upon fundamental present value concepts to examine corporate capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy and cash and liquidity management. | ||
| FINA312 | Portfolios and Markets | 18A (Hamilton) & 18A (Tauranga) |
| This paper provides an introduction to portfolio construction, management, and protection. Based on the concept of risk-return trade-off, this paper discusses the techniques and implications of efficient portfolio diversification and the allocation of assets among different securities. | ||
| FINA313 | Capital Markets | 18B (Hamilton) & 18B (Tauranga) |
| This paper introduces students to the principal capital markets in Australasia, their associated institutions, markets, regulators and their financial functions. | ||
| FINA399 | Applied Project in Finance | 18H (Hamilton) |
| An applied research project investigating a finance related issue in an organisational context. | ||
400 level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| ECON404 | Econometrics | 18A (Hamilton) |
| Further application of estimation methods commonly used in quantitative economics with an emphasis on interpretation. | ||
| FINA401 | Ethics in Finance | This paper will not be taught in 2018. |
| This paper will not be taught in 2018. | ||
| FINA403 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 18B (Hamilton), 18B (Tauranga) & 18T (Online) |
| This paper focuses on the role of smaller businesses in the economy, the financial management of these enterprises and government policy relating to the SME (small-medium enterprise) sector. Various models of businesses, theories, knowledge, and financial tools needed to start an entrepreneurial venture are explored. | ||
| FINA405 | Business Analysis and Asset Valuation | This paper will not be taught in 2018. |
| This paper will not be taught in 2018. | ||
| FINA412 | Derivative Securities | 18B (Hamilton) & 18B (Tauranga) |
| This paper lays the foundation for understanding risk management through the pricing and trading of futures and options contracts. The key concepts: hedging, no-arbitrage argument, and risk-neutral valuation will be explained and illustrated in the futures and option pricing models. | ||
| FINA413 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 18B (Hamilton) & 18B (Tauranga) |
| This paper introduces students to the principal capital markets in Australasia, their associated institutions, markets, regulators and their financial functions. | ||
| FINA415 | Computer Modelling in Finance | 18A (Hamilton) & 18B (Hamilton) |
| The objective of this paper is to equip students with financial modelling skills using a computer spreadsheet. Generic skills such as performing sensitivity analyses, running simulations and solving optimisation problems in finance are included. | ||
| FINA417 | Multinational Financial Management | 18A (Hamilton) & 18A (Tauranga) |
| This paper deals with finance subject matters faced by multinational corporations. The course examines exchange rate determination, currency exposure management, international investments and international capital budgeting. | ||
| FINA495 | Industry Experience 4 | 18C (Online) |
| A period of four to thirteen weeks internship is spent in a host organisation with relevance to the student's major, located in New Zealand or overseas. Students find their own host organisation, which is then approved by the departmental co-ordinator. In addition to the time spent in the host organisation, Weekly small group elect... | ||
| FINA499 | Report of an Investigation | 18F (Hamilton) & 18G (Hamilton) |
| Directed investigation of an approved topic, available only to students enrolled in the BMS degree. | ||
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 requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are prescribed in the Waikato Management School Student Handbook.
Prescriptions for the BBus(Hons), BMS(Hons), BBA(Hons), PGCert(Fin), PGDip(Fin) and MMS
Finance may be taken as a major for the BMS(Hons) and as a subject for the BBus(Hons), BBA(Hons) and MMS. A Postgraduate Certificate and a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance are also available. In addition, Applied Economics and Finance may be taken as a subject for the MMS. The requirements for the major and subject are prescribed in the Waikato Management School Student Handbook.
Students enrolling in 500 level Finance papers should normally have a minimum of a B average in undergraduate Finance papers, with no less than that in 300 and 400 level Finance papers. All students should discuss their programme with the Management Student Centre before enrolling.
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| ECON501 | Macroeconomic Analysis | 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers selected aspects of macroeconomic theory, policy and evidence. Most of the topics are centred directly or indirectly on a stylised production function. They include economic growth, business cycles, employment, inflation, price-setting behaviour, macroeconomic policy and the development of macroeconomic analysis. | ||
| ECON506 | Economics for Business | 18T (Hamilton) |
| An advanced analysis of the economics of business from production through processing to markets and the consumer. | ||
| ECON507 | Quantitative Skills for Finance and Economics | 18B (Hamilton) & 18T (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students with a thorough grounding in the applied quantitative techniques required for professional practice in business, finance and economics. The main emphasis is on recognising which techniques are appropriate for particular types of problems, using the techniques and interpreting the results. | ||
| ECON519 | Microeconomic Analysis - Methods | This paper will not be taught in 2018. |
| This paper will not be taught in 2018. | ||
| ECON520 | Microeconomic Analysis - Theory | 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on the application of microeconomic analysis. It includes consumer theory, risk and information economics, the economics of production and costs, the theory of the firm and of markets, and general equilibrium theory. | ||
| ECON524 | Topics in Economic Policy Analysis | 18A (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on selected topics in the economics of policy analysis. | ||
| ECON528 | Econometric Topics: Macroeconomics and Finance | 18A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students with theoretical and practical skills in econometrics that should enable them to carry out a wide range of applied analyses involving macroeconomics and finance. The prime focus of this paper is on the application of time-series econometrics. The topics covered include econometric estimation and testing... | ||
| ECON529 | Microeconometrics | 18T (Block) |
| The purpose of this paper is to provide students with skills in microeconometrics that should enable them to carry out a wide range of empirical analyses using either cross-sectional or panel data on individuals, households or firms. Topics covered include: Maximum Likelihood Estimation: Instrumental Variables and Generalised Metho... | ||
| ECON532 | International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics | 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides a systematic analysis of financial relationships among nations and related policy issues. Topics to be discussed include the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determination, the balance of payments, the international monetary system and adjustment and policy co-ordination. | ||
| ECON533 | Topics in Trade and Development | 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on selected topics in trade and development. These will include aspects of trade policy and evidence in the world economy and current issues in development microeconomics. | ||
| ECON543 | Applied Econometrics | 18A (Hamilton) |
| A postgraduate paper in econometrics for students who have not included an advanced paper in econometrics in their undergraduate degree. | ||
| FINA501 | Computer Modelling for Financial Analysis | 18A (Hamilton) |
| The objective of this paper is to equip students with financial modelling skills using a computer spreadsheet. Generic skills such as performing sensitivity analyses, running simulations and solving optimisation problems in finance are included. | ||
| FINA502 | Derivative Securities One | 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper lays the foundation for understanding risk management through the pricing and trading of futures and options contracts. The key concepts: hedging, no-arbitrage argument, and risk-neutral valuation will be explained and illustrated in the futures and option pricing models. | ||
| FINA503 | Issues in Corporate Finance | 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper lays the foundation for understanding the ethical and professional aspects of being a finance professional and discusses contemporary topics in this framework. Topics covered include the cost of capital, determinants of the optimal capital structure, dividend policy, leasing, agency theory and its applications, initial p... | ||
| FINA504 | International Corporate Finance | 18A (Hamilton) |
| This paper deals with finance subject matters faced by multinational corporations. The course examines exchange rate determinations, currency exposure management, international investment and international capital budgeting. | ||
| FINA505 | Applied Research Project in Finance | 18C (Hamilton) |
| This paper requires the completion of an applied research project in finance. It will draw on appropriate finance theories and concepts. It will provide an important link between the theory expounded and discussed in the other paper that are part of the Professional Finance programme and real-world finance issues in a managerial en... | ||
| FINA506 | Finance Theory | This paper will not be taught in 2018. |
| This paper will not be taught in 2018. | ||
| FINA507 | Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions | 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper analyses corporate governance theories, models and practices. It also investigates corporate restructuring strategies involving mergers and acquisitions, including stock market responses to restructuring transactions. | ||
| FINA510 | Financial Theory and Corporate Policy | 18A (Hamilton) & 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers the principles of corporate finance as in FINA311; including capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, cash and liquidity management and advanced theoretical components. Prior exposure to the standard financial concepts and relevant research to this area is assumed. | ||
| FINA511 | Advanced Corporate Finance | 18A (Hamilton) & 18B (Hamilton) |
| This paper deals with the current thinking and research in corporate finance. The material covers core areas such as the cost of capital, optimal capital structure, dividend policy, leasing, agency theory, IPOs, and managerial compensation. | ||
| FINA512 | Investments and Portfolios | 18A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides a more advanced treatment on portfolio analysis, capital market models, efficient market hypothesis, bond portfolios, and evaluation of portfolio performance. Students are required to complete an empirical study on investments of publishable quality using real world data. | ||
| FINA513 | Advanced Behavioural Finance | This paper will not be taught in 2018. |
| This paper will not be taught in 2018. | ||
| FINA515 | Advanced Financial Modelling | 18T (Hamilton) |
| This paper analyses finance issues using advanced financial modelling within an Excel/VBA framework. Finance databases provide input data and econometric packages provide analytic inputs for models developed. | ||
| FINA516 | Advanced Financial Modelling 1 | 18T (Hamilton) |
| This paper prepares student to analyse finance issues using advanced financial modelling within Excel, STATA and VBA frameworks. The paper will also introduce students to the use of financial databases. | ||
| FINA517 | Investments, Portfolios and Financial Markets | 18A (Hamilton) & 18S (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers various aspects of investments and efficient portfolios. Students will critically evaluate core financial models and apply the theoretical concepts to actual problems. | ||
| FINA519 | Derivatives Two | 18T (Hamilton) |
| This paper aims to enhance students' ability to understand and analyse derivatives beyond simple futures and options. Major topics include Black-Scholes model, delta-hedging, portfolio insurance, basic numerical procedures, value at risk, GARCH conditional volatility models, credit derivatives, interest rate derivatives and real op... | ||
| FINA529 | Advanced Derivatives | 18T (Hamilton) |
| This paper includes delta-hedging, basic numerical procedures, value at risk, GARCH (1,1) models, credit derivatives, interest rate derivatives, and real options. An empirical study on derivatives is required. | ||
| FINA560 | Special Interest Finance: Eastern Finance | This paper will not be taught in 2018. |
| This paper will not be taught in 2018. | ||
| FINA589 | Directed Study | 18A (Hamilton), 18B (Hamilton), 18S (Hamilton) & 18T (Online) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | ||
| FINA590 | Directed Study | 18A (Hamilton), 18B (Hamilton), 18C (Hamilton), 18S (Hamilton) & 18Y (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | ||
| FINA591 | Finance Dissertation | 18C (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | ||
| FINA592 | Finance Dissertation | 18C (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | ||
| FINA593 | Finance Thesis | 18C (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | ||
| FINA594 | Finance Thesis | 18C (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | ||
| FINA599 | Report of an Investigation | 18G (Hamilton) |
| Directed investigation of an approved topic, available only to students enrolled in the BMS(Hons) degree. | ||
| MNGT501 | Research Methods in Management Studies | 18A (Hamilton), 18B (Hamilton), 18B (Online) & 18T (Hamilton) |
| This paper aims to introduce students to the assumptions underlying the different methodologies and methods for performing research in the social sciences.The focus is on interpretive, positivist, critical, and mixed methods. The paper attempts to give students the conceptual and methodological resources needed to think and convers... | ||
| MNGT502 | Research Methods in Management Studies for Economics and Finance | 18A (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to research paradigms commonly used in research in management studies. It will develop skills in the critical evaluation of research literature, the identification of research problems, and the preparation of research proposals. Students completing the paper will develop a proposal for research in the... | ||
Prescriptions for the MPhil
The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| FINA800 | Finance MPhil Thesis | 18C (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | ||
Prescriptions for the PhD
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| FINA900 | Finance PhD Thesis | 18C (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | ||
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Subject requirements
Finance as a single major for the BBus, BBA or BMS(Hons) If you wish to take Finance as a single major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus), Bachelor of Business Analysis (BBA) or Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons)), you'll need to pass 135 points (9 papers) in this subject area, including at least 105 points above 100-level and 60 points above 200-level.
Finance as a single major for the BBus, BBA or BMS(Hons)
If you wish to take Finance as a single major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus), Bachelor of Business Analysis (BBA) or Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons)), you'll need to pass 135 points (9 papers) in this subject area, including at least 105 points above 100-level and 60 points above 200-level.
As all papers are 15 points, you will need to complete 2 x 100-level, 3 x 200-level and 4 x 300-level papers for your major. No more than three 200-level papers may be included in this major.
The specific requirements for a single major in Finance are that you must take the following 9 papers:
- FINAN101 Introduction to Finance
- ECONS205 Data Analytics with Business Applications or MATHS168 Preparatory Mathematics.
- FINAN200 Financial Management 1
- FINAN202 Investments 1
- FINAN302 Investments 2
- FINAN305 Financial Management 2
- Remaining papers are chosen from the following:
- FINAN203/306 Capital Markets and Institutions
- FINAN204/301 Entrepreneurial Finance
- FINAN303 Computer Modelling in Finance
- FINAN304 Financial Risk Management
- Note: No more than three 200-level papers may be included in this major.
Please note: MATHS168 should only be taken by students who do not meet the level 3 NCEA prerequisite requirements for ECONS205.
Bachelor of Business (BBus):
The BBus single major requirements state that you must include MNMGT495/6/9 Industry Experience/Internship/Report of an Investigation as part of your major in Finance
Bachelor of Business Analysis (BBA):
There are no additional requirements for the single major within the Bachelor of Business Analysis.
Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons)):
The BMS(Hons) professional and research honours streams require you to include a further 60 points at 500-level in papers that are relevant for your first major in Finance (see the degree planner for details).
Finance as a 2nd Major for any bachelor's degree
If Finance is your second major then you must pass 120 points including at least 90 points above 100-level, of which at least 45 points must be above 200-level. As all papers are 15 points, you would therefore complete two x 100-level, three x 200-level and three x 300-level for each major.
Finance as a Minor for any bachelor's degree
If you wish to take Finance as a Minor as part of any bachelor's degree at the University of Waikato, you'll need to pass 4 papers (60 points) in this subject, which includes at least 2 papers (30 points) above 100-level.
The specific requirements for a Minor in Finance are that you must include:
- FINAN101 Introduction to Finance
Bachelor of Business Analysis with Honours (BBA(Hons))
To complete the BBA(Hons), you must pass 120 points at 500-level, including at least 60 points from the subject area of Finance.
You will also need to submit a Portfolio of Achievement (see BBA(Hons) qualification information for further details).
You must also include:
- Either FINA591 Finance Dissertation or FINA592 Finance Dissertation
- No more than one ECON-coded (Economics) paper
Graduate Certificate in Finance
To complete the requirements for a Graduate Certificate in Finance, you must pass 60 points at 100-level or above, which includes at least 45 points at 300-level or above. At least 45 points must be from the subject area of Finance.
The specific requirement for Finance is that you may include no more than 20 points in ECON-coded (Economics) papers.
For full details of available papers visit papers.waikato.ac.nz/subjects/FINAN
Note: You may need to meet any additional paper prerequisites unless a waiver is obtained and depending upon your programme of study.
Please meet with the department's Graduate Convenor to discuss an appropriate personal programme of study.
Graduate Diploma in Finance
To complete the requirements for a Graduate Diploma in Finance, you'll need to pass 120 points at 100-level or above and include at least 75 points at 300-level or above. At least 90 points must be from the subject area of Finance.
The specific requirements for Finance are that you must include:
- FINA201 Finance
- FINA311 Corporate Finance
- FINA312 Portfolios and Markets
- No more than two ECON-coded (Economics) papers
For full details of available papers visit papers.waikato.ac.nz/subjects/FINAN
Note: You may need to meet any additional paper prerequisites unless a waiver is obtained and depending upon your programme of study.
Please meet with the department's Graduate Convenor to discuss an appropriate personal programme of study.
Postgraduate Certificate in Finance
To complete the requirements for a Postgraduate Certificate in Finance, you must pass 60 points at 500-level from the subject of Finance.
For full details of available papers visit papers.waikato.ac.nz/subjects/FINAN
Note: You may need to meet any additional paper prerequisites unless a waiver is obtained and depending upon your programme of study.
Please meet with the department's Graduate Convenor to discuss an appropriate personal programme of study.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
To complete the requirements for a Postgraduate Diploma, you must pass 120 points at 500-level, including at least 90 points from the subject area of Finance, and submit a Portfolio of Achievement (see the Postgraduate Diploma qualification information for further details).
The specific requirements for Finance are that you must include:
- FINA511 Advanced Corporate Finance
- FINA512 Investments and Portfolios
Remaining papers can be chosen from those ticked for this qualification in the tick-chart table.
For full details of available papers visit papers.waikato.ac.nz/subjects/FINAN
Note: You may need to meet any additional paper prerequisites unless a waiver is obtained and depending upon your programme of study.
Please meet with the department's Graduate Convenor to discuss an appropriate personal programme of study.
Master of Management Studies (MMS) in Finance
The completion requirements for the Master of Management Studies depend on your admission criteria; please see the qualification information for further details. However you'll need to:
- Take MNGT501 Research Methods in Management Studies or MNGT502 Research Methods in Management Studies for Economics and Finance (unless passed previously)
- Take a dissertation (591/592) or thesis (593/594) in your subject area (see note below)
- Submit a Portfolio of Achievement (see MMS information for further details)
- Meet the specific requirements prescribed for any subject.
- Meet with the department's Graduate Convenor to discuss an appropriate personal programme of study.
Option 1: Finance
The specific requirements for Finance are that you must include:
- FINA511 Advanced Corporate Finance
- FINA512 Investments and Portfolios
Option 2: Finance - Professional (specialisation) - not being offered in 2018
The Master of Management Studies (MMS) in Finance – Professional is a specialist one-year master’s degree (180 points) aimed at those seeking a professional career in the financial industry. This taught masters programme has a strong practical focus. You will also have the opportunity to undertake an applied research project.
The specific requirements are that you must include:
Stage 1: Core knowledge and skills:
- FINA501 Computer Modelling for Financial Analysis
- FINA510 Financial Theory and Corporate Policy
- FINA517 Investment, Portfolios and Financial Markets
- ECON507 Quantitative Skills for Finance and Economics
Stage 2: Advanced professional knowledge
- FINA502 Derivative Securities One
- FINA503 Issues in Corporate Finance
- FINA504 International Corporate Finance
- FINA507 Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions
- FINA519 Derivative Securities Two
Stage 3: Applied research and professional internship
- FINA516 Advanced Financial Modelling 1*
- FINA505 Applied Research Project in Finance*
*Please note: If you are taking the specialisation in Professional Finance, the MMS requirements to complete MNGT501 or MNGT502 and FINA591/592/593/594 are met by completing FINA516 and FINA505 respectively.
Option 3: Applied Economics and Finance
The specific requirements for Applied Economics and Finance are that you would normally be expected to take a balanced mixture of Economics and Finance papers and include:
- One of either ECON501 Macroeconomic Analysis; or ECON508 Applied Microeconomics with Game Theory
- One of either ECON528 Econometric Topics: Macroeconomics and Finance, or ECON529 Microeconometrics; or ECON543 Applied Econometrics
- FINA510 Financial Theory and Corporate Policy
- FINA517 Investments, Portfolios and Financial Markets
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Please contact the Graduate Convenor.
Contacts
Management Student Centre (MSC)
Location: MSB.1.50, Waikato Management School, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton
Phone: +64 838 4303
Email: msc@waikato.ac.nz
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.
Finance subject convenors
Dr Greg Hou
Undergraduate Convenor
Email: greg.hou@waikato.ac.nz
Dr Geeta Duppati
Graduate Convenor
Email: geetad@waikato.ac.nz