Course details

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance
NZQF Level 8

About the course

Develop an understanding of key finance principles in as little as eight months with the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in any field who want to prepare themselves for a professional role in the financial services sector. In as little as eight months, students will develop the advanced knowledge and skills required for financial decision making and financial analysis.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

  • Must have completed a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline)

If you have qualifications from another country

International student entry requirements

India

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years

Accepted subject majors:
n/a

Minimum scores

Percentage:

40

Degree classification:

n/a

Letter criteria:

D

GPA 10 point scale:

4

Indonesia

Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
n/a

Minimum scores

Percentage:

55

Degree classification:

n/a

Letter criteria:

C

GPA 4 point scale:

2

Malaysia

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years

Accepted subject majors:
n/a

Minimum scores

Percentage:

50

Letter criteria:

C

GPA 4 point scale:

2

United Arab Emirates

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years

Accepted subject majors:
n/a

Minimum scores

Percentage:

60

Letter criteria:

D

GPA 4 point scale:

1

Vietnam

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
n/a

Minimum scores

GPA 10 point scale:

5

GPA 4 point scale:

2

If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.

English language requirements

IELTS may be waived (at the discretion of the Programme Director)

  • For a student who has completed a qualification, the language of instruction for which was English, and which was awarded within the last 3 years
  • For a student who has lived and/or worked in an English speaking environment for 3 years

Contact us to find out more

Email [email protected]
Phone +64 9 921 9906

About the provider


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In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


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Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


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