From the US to New Zealand with UC

06 May 2026

Based in Christchurch, the heart of New Zealand’s South Island — a vibrant, safe, and affordable city ranked among the world’s best for students.

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Study at UC in Christchurch offers many benefits for you, your family, and your career.

At UC Business School, our Master's degrees combine practical learning, strong global connections, and dedicated career support. Ranked #2 in New Zealand and #5 in Australasia for graduate employment, UC sets you up for real-world success.

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Our Progammes

UC Business School offers a wide range of taught Master's programmes that are open to students from any study background.

Master of Business Information Systems

Majors: Business Analytics, Technology Management

Duration: 17 months (3 semesters)

It blends business and technology to equip you with the skills to apply and manage technology-based solutions and data insights in business.

Master of Business Management

Duration: 17 months (3 semesters)

It develops essential business knowledge alongside a specialised focus in Management Strategy and International Business.

Master of Financial Analysis

Duration: 17 months (3 semesters)

It strongly emphasises fintech and technology-driven financial practices, and is closely aligned with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum.

Master of Marketing

Duration: 17 months (3 semesters)

With a strong focus on digital marketing, it prepares you for high-impact roles in branding, consumer insights, digital strategy, and marketing analytics.

Master of Professional Accounting

Duration: 17 months (3 semesters)

Graduates are eligible for provisional membership with globally recognised professional bodies, including CA ANZ, CPA Australia, and ACCA.

Master of Business Administration

Duration: 18 months (4 trimesters)

Tailored for professionals with 5+ years of experience. With strong industry connections and co-teaching from business leaders, it's the most industry-engaged MBA in NZ.

See all of Business Master's programmes

Academic requirements for students from the US

A recognised Bachelor's degree from the US with a GPA of 2.7/4.0 average (B- equivalent)*.

For students who did not meet the requirement: Pathway to Master's degree.

*For Master of Applied Finance and Economics and Master of Business Administration, the academic entry requirement is a GPA of 3.0/4.0 average (B equivalent).

Scholarship Options

Students with a recognised Bachelor's degree from the US and a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above are eligible for the UC Dean's Award (valued NZ$8,000).

Life in New Zealand and Christchurch

Find out what it's like living in Christchurch and New Zealand as a UC student.

Study and living costs

Get an idea of what you are likely to pay for study and living costs while at UC.

Bring your partner or family

Learn about partner work visas, childcare, schools, and family insurance while you study at UC.

Build your career in NZ

Industry Project and Internship options

Gain real-world experience through projects and internships built into your business degree.

Future Career options

Explore career paths and jobs our graduates have achieved with a UC degree.

Work while you study

Your student visa lets you work part-time up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time in breaks.

Work in New Zealand after graduation

Stay and work full-time after graduation with a Post-Study Work Visa.

UC International Prospectus 2025/2026

Read our guide on enrolling and studying at UC.

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Hear from our graduates

Richard Gray

14 November 2023

"A future with an accounting degree offers a lot of prosperity..."

Richard Gray

"A future with an accounting degree offers a lot of prosperity..."

Richard Gray

Richard Gray

Narerat (Gigi) Fujii

07 December 2023

Master of Business in Management (now Master of Business Management)
Tesla Advisor, Tesla

Narerat (Gigi) Fujii

Master of Business in Management (now Master of Business Management)
Tesla Advisor, Tesla

Narerat (Gigi) Fujii

Narerat (Gigi) Fujii

Raghav Nagpal

25 November 2024

Master of Business Information Systems

Senior Business Analyst, Datacom, New Zealand

Raghav Nagpal

Master of Business Information Systems

Senior Business Analyst, Datacom, New Zealand

Raghav Nagpal

Raghav Nagpal

Nadya Romanenta

07 December 2023

Master of Business in Financial Management (now Master of Financial Analysis)
Tax & Business Advisory Consultant, Deloitte, New Zealand

Nadya Romanenta

Master of Business in Financial Management (now Master of Financial Analysis)
Tax & Business Advisory Consultant, Deloitte, New Zealand

Nadya Romanenta

Nadya Romanenta

Yuze (Annie) Dai

25 November 2024

"Be brave and open to trying new things".

Yuze (Annie) Dai

"Be brave and open to trying new things".

Yuze (Annie) Dai

Yuze (Annie) Dai

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