University
University of CanterburyMaster of Financial Analysis
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
4 years and 16 months
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
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.
Course Subjects- MBAZ601 Accounting for Managers
- MBAZ602 Business Economics
- MBAZ603 Managerial Finance
- MFIN604 Quantitative Analysis
- MFIN601 Corporate Finance
- MFIN602 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- MFIN605 Financial Risk Management
- FINC672 Professional Development for Finance
- MFIN673 Portfolio Management
- MFIN674 Financial Decision Making
- FINC671 Current Topics in Finance
- any approved 400 or 600-level course at UC
Entry criteria
To apply for the Master of Financial Analysis, you need to have any New Zealand bachelor’s 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 UC’s International Pre-Master’s pathways to gain entry into this degree.
- If you are a domestic student and need help meeting these requirements, study UC’s Diploma in Advancing University Studies to gain entry into this degree.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Finacial Analysis or use the admission requirements checker.
How to applyYou can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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