Study Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology at The University of Waikato in New Zealand, Waikato Management School

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International
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What will I learn?

This specialist degree will equip you for a career in the cutting-edge world of fintech, where new technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence and crytpocurrencies are shaking up the banking and finance sectors. You will gain expertise in financial markets, digital finance, banking operations, automated trading, as well as blockchains, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, impact investing, and more. At the University of Waikato, our lecturers have international expertise in this field, and degree content will be continuously refreshed to ensure it remains up-to-the-minute. In the last decade, the digitisation of global financial systems has led to the meteoric growth of new technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies (eg. Bitcoin). Discover how these innovations are transforming the way that people exchange financial data to pay for goods and services directly from their phone, transfer funds, borrow money, and even make financial investments with apps like Sharesies.

Which department am I in?

Waikato Management School

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$38,250.00 (US$ 22,816) per year

College Hall accommodation 9180 Total Annual Cost

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$38,250.00 (US$ 22,816) per year

College Hall accommodation 9180 Total Annual Cost

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

The University of Waikato sets standards for English language proficiency for admission to the University for applicants whose first language is not English or te reo Māori. All international applicants, as well as New Zealand and Australian permanent visa holders, are required to provide satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in English.Applicants must achieve a minimum of 6 points taken from three subjects, achieving a minimum grade of C in at least one subject. Points calculated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1. AS Level grades are not included. To meet the English language requirements, you are required to obtain an E (pass) grade in an approved English-intensive GCE A-Level subjectsInternational Baccalaureate (taken in NZ or overseas) - Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.