As a finance student you'll learn more about how businesses make financial decisions, asset pricing (for example what Facebook is actually worth), financial risk management, the financial opportunities and risks businesses face when operating overseas, how financial markets function and the roles of various financial institutions.
Year 1In the first semester, you take four core courses that cover fundamental business concepts:
In Semester 2, you study:You also start to take the first courses from your second major, minor(s) or elective courses.
Year 2 & 3You focus on three key areas: financial markets and institutions, investments and portfolio theory, and corporate finance.
Finance courses may include:You also continue to take courses from your second major, minor(s) or elective courses.
Workplace experienceWork integrated learning is the final part of your degree and takes place in your final semester. You can choose to do a placement in an organisation of your choice, do a virtual internship or complete a research project, bringing together your learning and gaining valuable experience.
Recent placements included:
- ASB Securities
- BNZ
- Goldman Sachs
- Heartland Bank
- Pathfinder Asset Management
- PwC
- Treasury
- Vodafone NZ
Want more info about work integrated learning at AUT?Read more about workplace experience in AUT programmes, how it works and why it's so beneficial when you start your career.
Workplace experience in AUT programmes
Build your degreeUse our online tool to build your own degree and see what your three years of study could look like.
https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/business/courses/bachelor-of-business/finance-major
Skills you will develop
The outcomes for graduates of this major are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
Graduate Profile
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Current students looking for specific requirements for business majors should refer to Canvas.
