Programme
Mar, July
This specialised degree prepares you for an exciting career in the rapidly evolving FinTech industry, where emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrencies are revolutionising the banking and finance sectors. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge of financial markets, digital finance, banking systems, automated trading, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, impact investing, and more.
At Waikato, you’ll learn from internationally experienced lecturers, with course content regularly updated to reflect the latest industry trends and innovations. Over the past decade, the digitisation of financial systems has fuelled the explosive rise of technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Explore how these innovations are reshaping how people exchange money and data—enabling seamless mobile payments, fund transfers, peer-to-peer lending, and app-based investments through platforms like Sharesies.
There are diverse career opportunities in the world of fintech such as:
-Banker (investment or commercial)
-Business analyst / consultant
-Central bank manager (eg. RBNZ)
-Digital business manager
-Financial advisor / analyst
-Fintech entrepreneur
-Fintech specialist
-Management consultant
-Policy Advisor
-Portfolio or wealth manager
-Sharebroker
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet academic and English language entry requirements.
To be eligible for a bachelor’s programme, applicants typically need to have completed secondary education. However, the exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.
English Language requirement:
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5) |
| iBT (internet-based) TOEFL | 80 with a score of 21 in writing |
| iBT (home-based) TOEFL | 80 with a score of 21 in writing |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 105 |
| C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) | 169 and no bands below 162 |
| Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) | B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill |
| NCUK English for Academic Purposes | Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page. |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) | Level 4 (Academic) |
| Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) | Minimum score of 54 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42 |
| Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) | II with distinction in all four components |
| University of Waikato College | Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme |
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
