Master of Applied Finance and Economics

The Master of Applied Finance and Economics is a joint master's degree in Finance and Economics that can be completed full-time in 12–18 months. You will take advanced coursework in both Finance and Economics, followed by a capstone course with four project-based modules including cost-benefit analysis, financial decision-making, forecasting, and portfolio management.

The MAFE offers you:
a coursework-based master’s degree with practical training in Finance and Economics, for those who have majored in Finance or Economics
preparation for high-level professional roles in finance, banking, and the public sector
intensive, hands-on application of tools and techniques
many opportunities to use Te Kura Umanga Wāhi Hokohoko UC Business School Trading Room, powered by Bloomberg terminals
accommodation to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst exams
a proven track record for graduate placements.
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salaryprogression rates, research capabilityachievement, and evidence of high academic attainmentself-discipline.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree that includes intermediate microeconomics, introductory business finance, a calculus-based mathematics course, and an introductory statistics course, and be approved for entry.

Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:

IELTS (Academic): An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing, and listening.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.

Applications after this date will be considered if places are available.

Opportunities to meet the entry requirements prior to enrolling in the MAFE:

English language pathway option at CCEL

Students who are at IELTS level 6.0 are welcome to enrol for CCEL English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2) online to enhance their English language proficiency. A grade of B+ or higher in this course satisfies UC English language requirements for postgraduate study.

Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.