Master of Financial Analysis
Course details
About the course
Introduction
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.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
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 English language requirements. 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, use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.