Auckland campus
In Auckland Massey’s campus is in Albany on the North Shore. The School of Economics and Finance is based in the Quadrangle Building B, Level 2.
The School of Economics and Finance is a New Zealand centre of expertise for the areas of finance, banking, economics and property. We have a strong focus on applied research and business consultancy and actively seek the participation of all relevant sectors of New Zealand society.
We aim to conduct our activities fairly, effectively and in accordance with recognised ethical standards, providing a productive environment for both staff and students.
Massey’s economics, finance and property programmes are industry-relevant and applied. You will be taught by some of New Zealand’s leading practitioners and learn the application of techniques in real world environments, like our Trading Room – the only one of its kind in a New Zealand university.
We conduct an internationally-recognised research programme. We are also involved in or lead several renowned research centres in the areas of applied and theoretical economics, financial services, public policy evaluation, financial literacy, real estate, social innovation and sustainable development.
As a finance student, I really found the resources in the trading room (Bloomberg and Capital IQ) extremely useful. It was exciting being a student fund manager and managing the funds portfolio and all of these extracurricular activities positively reinforced what I was learning.
Hattaf Ansari - Investment Analyst, New Zealand Venture Investment Fund
Master of Management (Banking and Finance)
I chose Massey University as it is the biggest comprehensive university in New Zealand and it has good reputation in my home country of China.
JI Li
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
While challenging, I found the economics major at Massey to be extremely versatile, interesting and valuable. I developed strong quantitative, qualitative and critical thinking skills throughout. Skills that have enabled me to apply for, and deliver tangible change within, a wide range of jobs.
Jessica Black - Analyst at MartinJenkins
Bachelor of Business (Economics)
Massey provided a supportive, affectionate and comfortable learning environment. The good databases, the facilities, the technical and administrative support, and support for international students such as myself significantly contributed to the accomplishment of my doctoral degree.
Karren Khaw - Senior Lecturer - School of Economics, Finance and Banking, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Doctor of Philosophy
I probably wouldn't have ended up where I am in the real estate industry if I had not studied property. The skills and knowledge I gained from the property and finance papers were definitely helpful.
Nick Brown - Commercial Real Estate Agent - Barfoot and Thompson
Bachelor of Business (Finance) (Property)
Massey had smaller class sizes and a more personal feel. You were part of a community rather than just another student.
Nicole Piper - Owner: Piper Property Auckland Limited
Bachelor of Business (Property)
By the end of my degree I had a career direction that I knew I would enjoy and excel at.
Rachel Hare - Investment Analyst
Bachelor of Business (Property)
Apart from developing a broad knowledge of financial markets, I benefited massively from the real world learning, presentation and public speaking practice at Massey.
Richard Ventura - Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, HSBC
Master of Finance
My experience studying at Massey was great and what I learnt was applicable to my work. The economics component of my masters gave me a strong theoretical framework and the finance component gave me tangible skills and knowledge for the workplace.
Sam Weir
Master of Management (Financial Economics)
The property papers gave me a good introduction into the real world that I now deal with daily. When I started my first job, the terms used weren’t foreign to me and I was able to put into practice everything that I had learnt.
Ula Lopati - Compliance Auditor for Auckland Transport
Bachelor of Business (Property)
In Auckland Massey’s campus is in Albany on the North Shore. The School of Economics and Finance is based in the Quadrangle Building B, Level 2.
The School of Economics and Finance administration and teaching team’s offices are located in the Business Studies West building in the centre of Massey’s Manawatū campus in Palmerston North.
In Wellington we have a smaller number of staff, predominantly teaching staff. The Westpac Massey Fin-Ed Centre is also based in Wellington.
The Centre, led by Massey University, brings together researchers from universities and industry in New Zealand and around the world. Projects focus on policy-oriented projects of international, national and regional macroeconomics.
The Real Estate Analysis Unit at Massey University leads research in New Zealand around the property market. The group produces the Home Affordability Report which is frequently cited in the media and in academic journals, and the New Zealand Residential Rental Survey. The research is freely available and they also offer consultancy or bespoke research services.
The New Zealand Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre (SIERC) is a hub for interdisciplinary academic research in social innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Centre investigates the application of ideas to areas of social value and entrepreneurial action by organisations and individuals that creates significant social value.
The Westpac Massey Financial Education (Fin-Ed) Centre works to help New Zealanders become more financially savvy by improving their knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards money. The Fin-Ed Centre is globally unique for the breadth of its work around financial literacy, covering education, research and consultancy. We undertake research and run courses for both groups and individuals.
Massey University is part of CFA's University Affiliation Programme. This demonstrates that our curriculum is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful for students preparing for the CFA Program exams.
Financial Advice New Zealand is New Zealand's professional body for advice practitioners in financial planning, insurance, investment and estate planning. The group recognise some relevant Massey qualifications, allowing graduates to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERCM Professional.
The Property Institute of New Zealand (PINZ) accredits the Bachelor of Business (Property). It is a national organisation representing property professionals with more than 2500 members working in a broad range of fields throughout New Zealand and the world.
Massey is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as one of the top 200 universities for accounting and finance. QS is an organisation that ranks universities worldwide in various topics.
Massey University is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as one of the top 250 universities for economics and econometrics. QS is an organisation that ranks universities worldwide in various topics.
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredits Massey's Bachelor of Construction and Bachelor of Business (Property). This is a global professional body promoting and enforcing the highest international standards in the valuation, management and development of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.
The Valuers Registration Board (VRB) accredits the Bachelor of Business (Property). It is an independent statutory body administered by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).
David had 17 years of banking experience prior to his moving to Massey at the beginning of 1994. His personal research interests include bank performance and balance sheet structure, bank asset and liability management, credit risk in banking, payment systems, international expansion of banks and other issues in banking management.
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The School of Economics and Finance is one of five interconnected schools within the Massey Business School.
