Finance
You’ll develop the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills you need to analyze and produce a broad range of discourse in a full spectrum of careers — and to make a difference in whatever you do.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Finance at Auckland Royal Academy provides a rigorous grounding in financial theory and practice, developing graduates capable of managing financial assets, evaluating investment opportunities, and navigating the complexities of New Zealand's capital markets. The programme covers corporate finance, investment management, financial derivatives, risk management, and financial institutions, preparing graduates for careers in banking, investment management, treasury, and financial advisory.
The programme makes extensive use of live financial data, Bloomberg terminals, and financial modelling tools to develop your ability to analyse markets, value securities, and assess risk in realistic professional contexts. Case studies examine significant transactions in New Zealand and global financial markets — from infrastructure bond issuances to listed equity valuations — ensuring that your learning is grounded in the realities of professional financial practice.
Career Opportunities
Finance graduates from Auckland Royal Academy work as investment analysts, portfolio managers, treasury officers, financial planners, risk managers, and corporate finance advisers. Leading employers include New Zealand's major banks, fund managers, insurance companies, and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, with many graduates also pursuing careers with international financial institutions and consultancies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Apply portfolio theory, asset pricing models, and derivatives valuation techniques to construct and evaluate investment strategies that optimise risk-adjusted returns in New Zealand and global financial markets.
Conduct comprehensive financial due diligence and valuation analyses using discounted cash flow, relative valuation, and real options methods, producing professional-quality financial models and investment recommendations.
Evaluate financial risk — including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk — applying quantitative risk measurement techniques and regulatory capital frameworks relevant to New Zealand's financial services industry.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Finance | 4 | FINC 101 |
| Financial Accounting | 3 | ACCT 101 |
| Economics for Finance | 3 | ECON 101 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Finance | 4 | FINC 201 |
| Investment Analysis | 4 | FINC 210 |
| Financial Markets NZ | 4 | FINC 220 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Derivatives & Risk Management | 4 | FINC 301 |
| Portfolio Management | 4 | FINC 310 |
| International Finance | 3 | FINC 320 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Mergers & Acquisitions | 4 | FINC 401 |
| Real Estate Finance | 3 | FINC 410 |
| Finance Research Capstone | 4 | FINC 490 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 11 |
Contact us
3/60 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
How to Apply?
- You Apply
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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