Finance can be broadly defined as the science of money management. It plays a crucial role in the health of an economy and every business enterprise within it.
Subject overview
Study Finance with us and you will be well prepared for a career in banking, investment management or corporate finance. Because Finance and Accounting are complementary, we strongly recommend you take these subjects as a double major in your Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree.
This will give you a broader base of skills and knowledge, and enhance your flexibility in terms of prospective career options. However, you can also study Finance as a double major alongside one of the other majors offered with the BCom.
Along with a thorough grounding in your subjects, you will learn to be creative and critical in your thinking, and to apply your learning in contexts outside the classroom.
We are ranked first in New Zealand and in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance. As a leading accounting and finance education provider in the Asia-Pacific region, the University of Auckland Business School is renowned for research excellence and innovative teaching. We are also recognised by many local and international professional bodies.
Where can Finance take you?
When you graduate, you could become an investment banker, merchant banker, corporate banker, merger and acquisition specialist, corporate finance specialist, treasury specialist, stockbroker or a financial analyst.
Undergraduate study in Finance
Finance is one of the eleven subjects you can study in the Bachelor of Commerce, often combined with Accounting or another Business subject as a double major.
What can you study in Finance?
In Finance you will learn about capital markets and the financial decisions facing an organisation.
Stage I courses cover topics such as:
- Accounting Concepts
- General Mathematics
Stage II courses cover more specific topics such as:
- Financial management
- Introduction to investments
Stage III courses delve into more advanced finance topics, including:
- Advanced Financial Management
- Modern Investment Theory and Management
- Risk Management
- Banking and Financial Institutions
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Where can undergraduate study in Finance take you?
Further study options
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Management
- Doctor of Philosophy
Scholarships and awards
Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
Help and advice
For general student enquiries, please contact the Business Student Centre.
Postgraduate study in Finance
You can study Finance in three postgraduate programmes offered at the Business School.
What can you study in Finance?
Postgraduate study with us will prepare you for senior or specialised career roles such as chief financial officer, corporate adviser or valuer, multinational funds manager and portfolio manager. An academic career specialising in finance is also an option.
Courses include:
- Research Methods in Finance
- Governance Issues in Finance
- Empirical Finance
- Modern Corporate Finance
- Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis
- Risk Management
- Various special topics
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Entry requirements
- Admission to the BCom(Hons) is by invitation only and is based on superior grades. Please note that invited students still need to apply. Prerequisites are a major in Finance and MATHS 208 or STATS 208 or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
- The MCom may be taken as a 12 or 15-month programme (180 points), or as the second year following BCom(Hons). Prerequisites are a major in Finance including MATHS 208 or STATS 208 or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
- To gain entry to the MMgt you must have completed a BCom or a non-business degree in a relevant discipline such as arts, engineering, technology or science. You will need a GPA of 5.0 in 90 points in the most advanced courses taken in your qualification
Scholarships and awards
Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
Help and advice
For general student enquiries, please contact the Business Student Centre.
To contact a postgraduate adviser or the subject convenor, visit Key contacts.