Master of Financial Analysis: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Master of Financial Analysis

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Master of Financial Analysis (MFinA) at UC will build your expertise in financial analysis, portfolio management, risk management, and more so you can work with businesses and financial institutions to make informed investment decisions.This degree is particularly suited to those from non-finance backgrounds but with numerical aptitude, to begin a new career in finance.See also UC’s Master of Applied Finance and Economics for those with a strong study background in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.Study Involve:Build skills in finance and financial analysis, including investments, risk management and probability theory, equity research, portfolio management, and more.Strong focus on Financial Technology (Fintech), so you can work across a tech-driven financial workforce and deliver technical solutions and products.Pathway to becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst through the CFA Institute. The course content is designed as preparation for L1 - L3 CFA exams, and you will be able to complete the required CFA Ethics course as well as Practical Skills Module (PSM) (if you enrol for L1 CFA during your studies) as part of your MFinA coursework. UC also offers scholarships to enrol in CFA exams.

Which department am I in?

UC Business School

Study options

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
NZ$44,550.00 (22,42,186) per year

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
NZ$44,550.00 (22,42,186) per year

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for the Master of Financial Analysis, you need to have any New Zealand bachelors degree (or equivalent) with at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses.

While this degree does not require prior knowledge or study in Finance, having skills in mathematics and numerical aptitude allows for the best chance of success in the technical aspects of the programme.

If you are an international student and need help meeting these requirements, study one of UCs International Pre-Masters pathways to gain entry into this degree.

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

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