FINC671-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Current Topics in Finance

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

The paper will examine key contemporary issues in finance and financial markets, including current changes, debates, and concerns, and their implications for business decisions and economic prospects. The paper aims to help students understand the impact of macroeconomics on capital markets. The course will integrate practical insights from industry practitioners and policymakers, supplemented by the latest academic research on selected topics. As economic conditions evolve, the topics will be updated accordingly. Potential topics for the paper may include financial regulation, ethics, and governance; modern banking and financial institutions; fintech and financial innovation; climate, clean energy and sustainable finance; and behavioural finance.

Prerequisites

MBAZ602 and MBAZ603, or
HOD approval

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 09:00 - 12:00 Psychology - Sociology 456
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,198.00

* 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.

For further information see Department of Economics and Finance .

All FINC671 Occurrences

  • FINC671-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026