Program Overview
The Applied Finance at Victoria University of Wellington is a Master programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 50,692 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 50,692 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Either New Zealand Capital Markets or Global Capital Markets
- Corporate Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\'s degree, or satisfactory progress in a postgraduate finance qualification
- At least two years of relevant work experience or leadership experience
- To be accepted by the programme director as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
- IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
- TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
- Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 65 (with a Communicative score of not less than 58)
- EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 50,692 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 50,692 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 50,692 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 50,692 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Victoria University of Wellington directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington City, New Zealand
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
