Master of Applied Finance and Economics
If you’re considering upgrading your finance or economics qualifications to build on your expertise or fast-track your career, the Master of Applied Finance & Economics (MAFE) is an excellent option.
The Master of Applied Finance & Economics (MAFE) consists of two to three semesters of coursework followed by a capstone course. It focuses on applied skills and knowledge with the goal of making graduates employment-ready for high-level positions in finance and economics.
What’s so special about the MAFE?
- Provides strong applied skills
- Prepares for rewarding careers in finance, banking and the public sector
- Use of UC Business School’s state-of-the-art Trading Room
- Internships available
- Mid-year and part-time enrolment options
- Provides a CFA Exam pathway
- It is the only one of its kind in New Zealand!
Want to find out more or ready to apply?
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Download the MAFE information sheet
Entry requirements
- A completed undergraduate degree from a recognized tertiary institutions
- A UC equivalent B average
- University courses in (i) business finance or financial management; (ii) intermediate-level microeconomic theory; (iii) mathematics with calculus; and (iv) statistics.
NOTE: If you are missing one of the above, accommodations can be made. Contact the MAFE Director for more information: mafecoordinator@canterbury.ac.nz
Start Dates
January (if preparatory course required)
February
July
Duration
MAFE………………………………………….12-14 Months
MAFE + CFA Track……………………….17-19 Months
Enquiries
To see which option is best for you, contact the MAFE Director.
For more detailed information about this qualification, visit the Master of Applied Finance and Economics page.
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