Course details

Summary

The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance. It is a research degree designed to recognise an original contribution to knowledge and the comments on the originality and significance of the PhD thesis apply here e thesis submitted for the degree demonstrates expertise in the methods of research; displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area. This degree does not include a conditional enrolment period.

If you study Finance, you'll understand money, banking, investments and credit - when time and risk are major considerations. You'll also study corporate finance, portfolios and markets, small business finance, financial modelling and personal financial planning. A sound understanding of finance theory and practice is required for careers that involve running a treasury or an investment fund, structuring the financing of a project, or to help you make personal investment decisions.

Career opportunities

• Commercial and investment banker
• Corporate finance
• Financial analyst
• Financial management
• Financial planner
• Sharebroker

Potential employers

• Commercial and investment banks
• Consulting firms
• Fund managers
• Government departments
• International agencies (eg IMF, World Bank, Asian Development Bank)
• Stockbrokers

Entry criteria

A bachelors with honours or masters degree with at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required.

English language requirements:

IELTS - 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing); iBT (internet based TOFEL) - 90 with a score of 22 in writing; Pearson PTE Academic- 65 with English language requirements no less than 58 for each communicative skill; From Waikato Pathways College - Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic (CAAE) programme.