Finance - Bachelor of Business

Whether launching an entrepreneurial start-up or working in a giant multinational corporation, finance is at the heart of business operations. Study finance as part of your Bachelor of Business degree.

Finance is a dynamic field within the modern global economy. Professionals in this field could work with anyone from small private investors in a financial advising role to guiding large companies through the process of listing their shares on stock exchanges worldwide. While many jobs are in the private sector, you could equally work in public or non-government organisations (NGOs).

The AUT Business School is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. The Bachelor of Business in Finance curriculum is based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA Program and this degree will position you well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation – a globally respected and recognised investment credential.

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This is part of the Bachelor of Business.

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Start date: 2021

Start date: 2022

Part 1

You complete four core courses - refer to the Bachelor of Business overview.

Bachelor of Business

Complete the following course

You also choose minor or elective courses depending on your chosen minor(s).

Part 2

You focus on three key areas: financial markets and institutions, investments and portfolio theory, and corporate finance.

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Part 3

Workplace experience

The capstone project is the final part of your degree and takes place in your final semester. You can choose to work in an organisation of your choice, start your own venture or complete an applied project.

Recent placements included:

  • ASB Securities
  • BNZ
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Heartland Bank
  • Pathfinder Asset Management
  • PwC
  • Treasury
  • Vodafone NZ

Workplace experience in the Bachelor of Business

Skills you will develop

The outcomes for graduates of this major are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

Current students looking for specific requirements for business majors should refer to Blackboard.

  • Commercial banker
  • Commodities trader
  • Corporate finance manager
  • Fund manager
  • Finance manager
  • Investment banker
  • Securities analyst
  • Stock broker
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Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.

Finance Careers

Key features
  • World-leading finance department, ranked in the top 150 in the world in QS rankings
  • Recognised by the CFA Institute
  • Graduates are well prepared to move up to Chartered Financial Analyst status
  • Valuable workplace experience in an organisation of your choice
  • Networking opportunities and real business experience through the AUT Investment Club, and the CFA Institute Research Challenge
See yourself as
  • Analytical and interested in financial markets, financial institutions, investments and corporate finance
  • Confident and articulate
  • Someone who pays attention to detail
Emilly Liang
Flavia Silva
Jessica Lee
Lourdaiz Ah Chong
Veer Khanna
Emilly Liang
Great graduatesEmilly LiangBachelor of BusinessAUT has many opportunities and student services that help students make the most of their degree, says final-year Bachelor of Business student Emilly Liang.AUT has many opportunities and student services that help students make the most of their degree, says Emilly Liang who is in the final year of a Bachelor of Business in Finance, with minors in Accounting and Information Systems. Going on a one-semester student exchange to Hong Kong has been the highlight of her studies so far, says Emilly.
Flavia Silva
Great graduatesFlavia SilvaBachelor of BusinessBusiness is at the core of our society, says Flavia Silva who is currently completing a Bachelor of Business in Finance, with a minor in Sustainable Enterprise.Business is at the core of our society and communities, says Flavia Silva who is currently completing a Bachelor of Business in Finance, with a minor in Sustainable Enterprise. She appreciates the support she has received as an adult student, says Flavia who is originally from Uruguay, and previously worked in the travel and tourism industry.
Jessica Lee
Great graduatesJessica LeeFinancial Analyst, Guardian TrustBachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Honours)Business touches on pretty much every aspect of modern society, says business alumna Jessica Lee who came to AUT as an international student from Hong Kong.Business touches on pretty much every aspect of modern society, says business and economics alumna Jessica Lee who came to AUT as an international student from Hong Kong. Now working as a financial analyst for the New Zealand Guardian Trust, Jessica constantly draws on the skills she developed at AUT. She enjoys the challenges of dealing with different kinds of investment schemes.
Lourdaiz Ah Chong
Great graduatesLourdaiz Ah ChongWealth Management Associate, Forsyth Barr LimitedBachelor of BusinessDeciding to study business at AUT was easy, says Lourdaiz Ah Chong who recently accepted a job offer from Forsyth Barr to join their Wealth Management division.Deciding to study a Bachelor of Business at AUT was easy, says Lourdaiz Ah Chong who recently accepted a job offer from Forsyth Barr to join their Wealth Management division, which covers over $15 billion of clients’ investments. Lourdaiz says he appreciates how AUT incorporates employer and business thinking into its education framework.
Veer Khanna
Great graduatesVeer KhannaBachelor of BusinessAccounting is the language of business, says Veer Khanna who is currently in the final year of his Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance at AUT.Accounting is the language of business, says Veer Khanna who is currently in the final year of his Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance at AUT. Veer already has a good idea of what he will do when he finishes his studies – he will join EY as an audit and assurance associate once he graduates from AUT. He was offered the role while he was interning at EY for the workplace experience component of his degree.

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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