What is the scope of PG Diploma in applied finance?

I got an offer letter from Auckland University of Technology to pursue PG Diploma in applied finance.

260 Views|2 Followers|Posted 2016-09-11 12:33:58
Asked by Anup
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Chetna S
2016-09-15 17:35:26
Hi, University of Auckland is one of the best in New Zealand and Diplomas in all European countries are as respected as degrees. In fact it gives you a way to PR as you can work simultaneously. If you are planning to settle there later, just check their skill shortage list.

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amit jain
2016-09-16 17:26:23
Dear Anup, AUT is a decent university (Though not as reputed as University of Auckland). Unfortunately, finance jobs (barring procurement and logistics) do not appear on the NZ skill shortage list (both short term and long term). However, NZ does offer a decent one year stay back option post complet

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anup
2016-09-20 20:00:02
Sir, I have one more offer from Germany and it is for an MBA program. Some of my mentors are saying that the future of finance is better in Germany instead of New Zealand. Even though I am a CA, I wish to work with AMC/ investment banking etc instead of conventional auditing and accounting industry.

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