100-level

FINC101
Personal Finance
Description
Personal financial literacy and decision making, including consumption and investment, debt, insurance, retirement and estate planning.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points

200-level

FINC201
Business Finance
Description
The core principles of the financial management of business firms.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) ACCT102; and (2) STAT101; and (3) a further 30 points RP: Students without a mathematics background equivalent to NCEA Level 2 should pass MATH101 before enrolling in this course.
Restrictions
FINC202, AFIS204
FINC203
Financial Markets, Institutions and Instruments
Description
Description and analysis of the financial system, focusing on financial markets (domestic and international), financial asset trading mechanisms, market efficiency, institutions (intermediaries) and instruments (stocks, bonds, hybrid securities including derivatives).
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) STAT101; and (2) A further 45 points.
Restrictions
AFIS214

300-level

FINC301
Corporate Finance Theory and Policy
Description
The theoretical principles of corporate finance and their applications to business policy.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
, FINC201
Co-requisites
FINC203
FINC305
Financial Modelling
Description
The main purpose of this course is to combine a deeper understanding of selected topics in corporate finance and portfolio models with spreadsheet skills at an appropriate level for financial analysts. This course makes extensive use of EXCEL.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
, (1) FINC201; and (2) MATH101 or MATH102 or MATH199
Restrictions
FINC616
Co-requisites
FINC203 or MATH103
FINC311
Investments
Description
The theoretical principles of investments and their applications to investment policy.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
, (1) FINC201; and (2) MATH101 or MATH102 or MATH199
Co-requisites
FINC203 or MATH103
FINC312
Derivative Securities
Description
An introduction to the use, analysis and pricing of derivative securities, including options, futures and swaps.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
, (1) FINC201; and (2) MATH101 or MATH102 or MATH199
Restrictions
FINC612
Co-requisites
FINC203 or MATH103
FINC331
Financial Economics
Description
The economics of finance, with applications to asset valuation, corporate finance, and portfolio management.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
, (1) FINC201; and (2) MATH102 or MATH199; RP: MATH103
Restrictions
ECON331
Co-requisites
ECON207
FINC344
International Finance
Description
This course provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts and issues in international finance. It develops a "tool-kit" of common approaches and applies it to many real-world examples in international finance. We cover topics such as the foreign exchange markets and exchange rate systems, balance of payments, international arbitrage and interest rate parity, exchange rate determination and forecasting, measuring and managing exchange rate risk, international debt and equity financing, currency derivatives, interest rate and currency swaps, and financial crises.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
ECON206 or FINC201 or FINC203 RP: 15 points in MATH or Year 13 Math with Calculus
Restrictions
FINC315, ECON344, ECON210
FINC390
Internship or Consultancy Project
Description
An internship or consultancy project is an opportunity to experience a professional work environment. Internships or projects taken for credit are usually unpaid. You are expected to develop a good understanding of a sector, market or organisation. The work you submit will show an application of the tools, ideas or concepts of finance. You will be required to reflect critically on the requirements of transitioning from an academic to a work environment and the skills valued in a professional workplace. As these are finance placements, priority is given to finance majors.
Occurrences
Summer Nov 2023
Semester One 2024
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) FINC201 and FINC203 (2) Subject to approval of the Head of Department
Restrictions
ECON390, ARTS395, PACE395

Postgraduate

FINC610
Studies in Capital Markets
Description
Studies in Capital Markets
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
FINC612
Derivatives Securities
Description
This course provides an introduction to financial derivative securities. The main focus of the course will be on derivatives such as forwards, futures, swaps and options.The purpose of this course is to equip students with knowledge about these products, i.e., how they are priced, valued, and how they can be used for arbitraging, speculation and hedging purposes.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) Subject to Approval in BCom(Hons) (Finance), MCom (Finance) or MAFE; and (2) FINC201; and (3) FINC203
Restrictions
FINC312
FINC613
Studies in Capital Markets II
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
FINC614
Investments
Description
This course examines investments and portfolio management from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Emphasis is placed on the development of the skills and competencies required to succeed as an investment professional, especially those related to investment analysis and portfolio formation and management. Topics covered include portfolio and capital market theory, asset pricing, equity valuation, efficient markets theory, portfolio creation, and other aspects of portfolio management.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of Head of Department
Restrictions
FINC311
FINC616
Financial Modelling
Description
Application of spreadsheet tools to financial decision-making and analysis
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
Restrictions
FINC305
FINC618
Financial Economics
Description
The economics of finance with applications to asset valuation, corporate finance, and portfolio management. FINC 618 students will be expected to apply advanced theories to these concepts.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of Head of Department
Restrictions
FINC331
FINC623
Advanced Derivative Securities
Description
Detailed analysis of complex derivative securities, including valuation, hedging, speculation, arbitrage and risk management.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
FINC629
Credit Risk Management
Description
Management of Credit Risks
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
FINC641
Monetary Economics: Theory
Description
This course surveys a number of important topics in monetary theory. A few topics such as the implementation of monetary policy in New Zealand draw heavily on microeconomics. The lectures cover topics ranging from asymmetric information in credit markets to the term structure of interest rates. The topical nature of the course is brought out by a discussion of the causes and consequences of currency crises, foreign exchange market intervention, and the recent drive towards currency unions.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
Restrictions
ECON641
FINC643
Advanced International Finance
Description
This course introduces students to selected relevant topics in international finance. It will familiarize students with the analytical techniques needed to understand different theoretical issues and evaluate the empirical performance of the models. The main topics covered in this course are exchange rate movements, current account determination, foreign exchange intervention and volatility, sovereign debt and crisis, financial development, financial liberalization and international capital flows, currency crisis, banking system stability and systemic risk, and the role of international institutions like the IMF.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department. RP: ECON344 or FINC344
Restrictions
ECON643
FINC650
Corporate Governance
Description
Corporate governance theory and practice. Topics include: Corporate governance in New Zealand, Australia, and around the world; Theories of corporate governance; The board of directors and its committees; Director and executive remuneration; Corporate governance scandals; and Stakeholders.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval by the Head of Department
Restrictions
ACCT624
FINC679
Internship or Consultancy Project
Description
An internship or consultancy project is an opportunity to experience a professional work environment. You are expected to develop a good understanding of a sector, market or organisation. The work you submit will show an application of the tools, ideas or concepts of finance. You will be required to reflect critically on the requirements of transitioning from an academic to a work environment and the skills valued in a professional workplace. You will also need to provide a critical analysis of the work undertaken.
Occurrences
Summer Nov 2023
Semester One 2024
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to Head of Department approval
Restrictions
ECON679
FINC680
Research Project
Occurrences
Any Time Start 2024
Whole Year 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
FINC691
MCom Dissertation
Occurrences
Any Time Start 2024
Points
60 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department. Admission may be subject to meeting a sufficient standard in previous coursework.
Restrictions
FINC680
FINC694
MCom Thesis
Description
MCom Thesis
Occurrences
Any Time Start 2024
Points
90 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
FINC695
MCom Thesis
Occurrences
Any Time Start 2024
Points
120 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
FINC699
MSc Thesis
Occurrences
Any Time Start 2024
Points
120 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
FINC790
Finance PhD
Occurrences
Any Time Start 2024
Any Time Start 2024 (Distance)
Points
120 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Not Offered Courses in 2024

100-level

FINC101
Personal Finance
Description
Personal financial literacy and decision making, including consumption and investment, debt, insurance, retirement and estate planning.
Occurrences
FINC101-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024 - Not offered
For further information see FINC101 course details
Points
15 points

200-level

FINC205
Quantitative Finance
Description
Introduction to personal finance using calculus and statistics: simple and compound interest; annuities and pensions; amortisation and mortgages; taxes; insurance; credit cards; stocks, bonds and risk.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2017 , 2018
For further information see FINC205 course details
Points
15 points

300-level

FINC302
Applied Corporate Finance
Description
Using problem and case-based situations to illustrate the analysis of various topics in corporate finance.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013
For further information see FINC302 course details
Points
15 points
FINC308
Applied Financial Analysis and Valuation
Description
The use and application of accounting information to financial problems.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023
For further information see FINC308 course details
Points
15 points
FINC316
Fixed Income Securities
Description
This course is an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of fixed income investing. Topics covered include features and valuation of debt instruments, yield spreads and measures, term structure of interest rates, and measurement of interest rate risk.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2013 , 2014 , 2017 , 2018
For further information see FINC316 course details
Points
15 points
FINC323
Time Series Methods
Description
Analysis of sequentially collected data including data modelling and forecasting techniques.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see FINC323 course details
Points
15 points
FINC345
The Economics of Risk and Insurance
Description
This course analyses the nature and problem of risk and uncertainty and consumers' preferences regarding risk and risk taking. It examines the basic principles of risk and insurance, and the description of the characteristics of main types of insurance (both life and general). The course includes an introduction to the structure and operation of insurance markets (both local and international), and the function of insurance firms within the financial system. It covers the general principles of insurance underwriting and pricing, claims management and claims reserving process within the regulatory regime of the insurance industry.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2017
For further information see FINC345 course details
Points
15 points

Postgraduate

FINC608
Applied Financial Analysis and Valuation
Description
The use and application of accounting information to financial problems.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023
For further information see FINC608 course details
Points
15 points
FINC621
Advanced Corporate Finance
Description
An examination of modern research in corporate finance and investment, including cost of capital and real options.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2019 , 2020
For further information see FINC621 course details
Points
15 points
FINC622
Advanced Financial Economics
Description
This course examines modern research in financial economics. Topics covered include risk, portfolio theory, asset allocation, and multi-period asset pricing.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017
For further information see FINC622 course details
Points
15 points
FINC624
Asset Pricing
Description
An examination and analysis of theories and applications of asset pricing.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2023
For further information see FINC624 course details
Points
15 points
FINC625
Empirical Finance
Description
An introduction to time-series and event-study methods used in empirical finance research.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see FINC625 course details
Points
15 points
FINC626
Topics in International Financial Markets
Description
This course will focus on international financial markets, specifically including recent financial crises.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see FINC626 course details
Points
15 points
FINC627
Applied Financial Management
Description
Topics in applied financial management.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2016 , 2018
For further information see FINC627 course details
Points
15 points
FINC628
Risk Analysis
Description
The measurement and analysis of risk for financial and non-financial institutions.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2020
For further information see FINC628 course details
Points
15 points
FINC649
Financial Distress
Description
This course examines modern research in corporate financial distress. Topics covered include distress identification, the link between distress and macroeconomic conditions, and financial bubbles.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see FINC649 course details
Points
15 points