Haere mai, nau mai.
Welcome to the Department of Economics and Finance.
We are a diverse department, comprising two subject areas and teaching into three undergraduate degrees. Economics and Finance are united in a single department with the two subjects retaining their distinct nature and value.
Economics and Finance combine well with most other subjects. Economics is a major in the BA, BCom, and BSc degrees, and Finance is a major in both the BCom and the BSc. Students in the BA can major or minor in Economics with a number of courses aimed at the interests of these students. We value diversity in our student body and strongly encourage students to take courses from across the University.
We are passionate about what our subjects have to offer and are passionate about our teaching programmes. The Department has a long and distinguished history as an active community of teachers, researchers and learners. We host the lectures and seminars on a range of topics throughout the academic year that attract students, academics, industry and the public.
Learn from professionals in the Finance and Economics industry
Hear from industry leaders and UC alumni in our Finance Professional Speaker Series – real-world insights, career journeys, and networking opportunities.
Seminar series
Study Economics and Finance
Postgraduate options
New Zealand Shareholder's Association
The University of Canterbury Business School, in collaboration with the New Zealand Shareholders’ Association (NZSA), has developed the NZ Retail Investor Sentiment Index to provide timely insights into the outlook, expectations, and investment intentions of New Zealand retail investors.
Based on a weekly survey of NZSA members, the index tracks sentiment toward New Zealand, Australian, and US share markets, as well as sector-level views and personal investment preferences.
To view the latest NZ Retail Investor Sentiment, select here.
If you are interested in knowing more, please contact:
Moritz Wagner
Phone: +64 336 90475
Email: moritz.wagner@canterbury.ac.nz
Jedrzej Bialkowski
Phone: +64 336 94060
Email: jedrzej.bialkowski@canterbury.ac.nz
Meet our people
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Laura Meriluoto
11 June 2026
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Laura Meriluoto
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Laura Meriluoto
Head of Department
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Kuntal Das
23 June 2026
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Kuntal Das
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Kuntal Das
Associate Head of Department
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Jeremy Clark
28 July 2026
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Jeremy Clark
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Jeremy Clark
Professor
Undergraduate Studies Coordinator, ECON
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Huong Dang
28 July 2026
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Huong Dang
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Huong Dang
Senior Lecturer Above the Bar
Undergraduate Studies Coordinator, FINC
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Philip Gunby
28 July 2026
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Philip Gunby
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Philip Gunby
Senior Lecturer Above The Bar
Graduate Studies Coordinator, ECON/FINC
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Mona Yaghoubi
28 July 2026
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Mona Yaghoubi
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Mona Yaghoubi
Senior Lecturer Above Bar
MAFE Director
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Sophie Wang
28 July 2026
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Sophie Wang
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Sophie Wang
Programme Director
MFinA Coordinator
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Marco Reale
28 July 2026
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Marco Reale
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Marco Reale
Associate Professor
Financial Engineering Coordinator, MFENG Coordinator
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