Master of Financial Analysis
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- Semester 1 (February)
180
Overview
Master of Financial Analysis
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.
Master of Financial Analysis
What will my 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.
Master of Financial Analysis
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.
Master of Financial Analysis
How do I plan my degree?
The MFinA is made up of a total 180 points. The first semester includes foundational courses in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis. In the second and third semesters, you will advance your knowledge taking courses such as Corporate Finance, Financial Risk Management, Financial Risk Management, and Financial Decision Making.
The course FINC672 Professional Development for Finance allows you to accumulate learning hours from content delivered by UC staff and by external providers such as Bloomberg, CFA Institute, and SAS Institute. These are delivered by a mixture of online and in-person workshops.
Starting mid-February each year, the programme will go over three semesters (16 months) and finish in June of the following year if studied full-time. Part-time study is possible for up to four years.
Master of Financial Analysis
Subjects and courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
FINC672 is a self-directed course including online and in-person modules taught through providers such as Bloomberg, CFA Institute, and SAS.
Semester 3
FINC679 is recommended.
Domestic students
2026 tuition fees estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2026 tuition fee estimate: $56,850 (180 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $59,400 (180 points)
Master of Financial Analysis
Career ready
The global finance industry increasingly needs professionals with the practical skills necessary to navigate complex financial markets, advanced analytical tools, and financial data.
The MFinA is designed as a pathway into the CFA Institute curriculum to become a globally recognised Charted Financial Analyst, ensuring that you will graduate ready for industry and with a competitive skillset.
Typical roles that this qualification prepares you for could include:
- Financial Analyst
- Corporate Finance Analyst
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Market Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Assurance and Advisory Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Banking Consultant
- Business Advisory Consultant
- Commercial Banking Graduate
- Business Banking Graduate
- Deals Advisory Associate.
