Any Time Start

Postgraduate

FINC680
Research Project
Occurrences
Any Time Start 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.

Semester One

200-level

FINC201
Business Finance
Description
The core principles of the financial management of business firms.
Occurrences
Semester One 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

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
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
Semester One 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
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
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
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
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
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
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to Head of Department approval
Restrictions
ECON679

Semester Two

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 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

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
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
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 Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
FINC613
Studies in Capital Markets II
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
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.
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
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
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to Head of Department approval
Restrictions
ECON679

Summer Nov

300-level

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 start
Summer Nov 2024 start
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) FINC201 and FINC203 (2) Subject to approval of the Head of Department
Restrictions
ECON390, ARTS395, PACE395

Postgraduate

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 start
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to Head of Department approval
Restrictions
ECON679

Whole Year

Postgraduate

FINC680
Research Project
Occurrences
Whole Year 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Not Offered Courses in 2024

Semester One

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