The Master of Applied Finance and Economics is a joint master's degree in Finance and Economics that can be completed full-time in 12–14 months. Students take advanced coursework in both Finance and Economics, followed by a capstone course with four project-based modules including cost-benefit analysis, financial decision-making, forecasting, and portfolio management.

The MAFE offers students:

• a coursework-based master’s degree with practical training in Finance and Economics, for students who have majored in Finance or Economics
• preparation for high-level professional roles in finance, banking, and the public sector
• intensive, hands-on application of tools and techniques
• many opportunities to use Te Kura Umanga Wāhi Hokohoko | UC Business School Trading Room, powered by Bloomberg terminals
• preparation to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst exams
• a proven track record for graduate placements.

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Some examples of roles from UC Master of Applied Finance and Economics alumni include:

• Corporate Finance Analyst at BDO
• Corporate Finance Analyst at Deloitte
• Valuation and Business Modelling Consultant at EY
• Corporate Finance Analyst at PwC
• Investment Banking Analyst at Murray & Co
• Commercial Senior Associate at BNZ
• Investment Analyst at Consilium NZ
• Relationship Consultant, Commercial at ANZ
• Risk Assurance Associate at PwC New Zealand
• Actuarial Analyst at Suncorp NZ
• Relationship Associate at ANZ
• Assurance Associate at PwC
• Analyst at Goldman Sachs
• Analyst at Reserve Bank of New Zealand
• Registered Financial Advisor at Equity Investment Advisors.