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The course equips students with a thorough understanding of the measurement and management of credit risks, with a focus on sustainable finance. Topics covered include sustainability in fixed income investment and portfolio management, default risk, credit loss distribution, credit ratings, credit default swaps, fixed income instruments, fixed income valuation, mortgage-backed securities, and collateralised debt obligations. Assessments are designed to enhance students’ soft skills and to help them prepare to take the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exams.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.
Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Domestic fee $1,198.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 5 people apply to enrol.
For further information see Department of Economics and Finance .