Finance at Waikato is focused on money management, investments, banking and credit, the share, bond and commodity markets, and financial analysis and decision making. You'll learn about corporate finance, portfolio selection, capital markets, corporate finance, personal financial planning, and the governance of public and private organisations.

Practical assignments will prepare you for exactly what you'll encounter in your financial career. For example, in FINA312 Portfolios and Markets, students get to work on a funds simulation projects using real data, and prepare a report on a publicly listed New Zealand or Australian company, while playing the role of a trainee investment analyst. You'll also have an opportunity to do an internship as part of the Bachelor of Business Analysis.

If you're new to Hamilton, there are plenty of social opportunities available to you – you could join the Waikato Management School Students’ Association , a student-run club that organises regular training workshops and events for members.

If you enjoy mathematics, accounting, economics, and using analytical tools to find the meaning behind numbers, than finance may be the right fit for you. Learn more about studying Finance by visiting the .