Master of Commerce (MCom) in FInance

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• Special Topic 
• Business Mathematics 
• Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management  
• Financial Data Analysis 
• Personal Finance
• Fundamentals of Corporate Finance 
• Special Topic: Fundamentals of Quantitative Finance

• Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
• be a graduate, normally with qualifications requiring a total of at least four years of tertiary study, or
• have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
• In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.

The cost of studying at University of Otago varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay NZ$37,303 annually, to study in University of Otago.

The range of careers in finance is wide and varied, and well-paid. Graduates work in planning and budgeting, portfolio management, investments, securities, trading, risk management and foreign currency trading. They are employed by government departments, the education sector, banks, insurance companies, investment banks, accounting firms, stockbroking firms and many others.Because a Finance degree is relevant to economic structures worldwide, it is highly exportable. There are many job opportunities overseas, and Otago graduates compete well in international markets.