Overview

The Master of Business (Finance) from Lincoln University Canterbury is a comprehensive postgraduate degree and approved within the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) University Affiliation Programme.

It expands your opportunities as a finance specialist with the knowledge, analysis techniques and tools required to guide financial decisions at the highest levels in business. Grow your abilities and confidence to shape successful business strategies over complex organisations, and solve finance-related challenges.

How you’ll grow

With a programme that incorporates 70 per cent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) as well as encompassing the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Study finance and financial strategies from New Zealand and international perspectives
Expand your knowledge of business management, corporate finance, banking, investments, accounting, managerial economics, derivative instruments, small and medium business financials, sustainability, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, innovation and principles of commercialisation
Gain the abilities to analyse and reflect on contemporary business issues, then respond from an informed financial perspective
Lay the foundation for the globally recognised CFA professional financial qualification
Experience studying in a world-class trading lab with full access to Bloomberg financial data.

Career opportunities

This respected postgraduate degree gives you the skills for general management positions that involve analysing and interpreting organisational and financial data. You’ll be ready for management roles in finance and banking, positions requiring management of financial portfolios, co-ordinating accounting functions, or financial planning roles in business, government and non-profit organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Managerial Economics
Principles of Accounting and Finance
Principles of Business Management
Principles of Marketing
Research for Managers
Strategic Business Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Finance View 24 other Masters in Finance in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38000 NZD / year

≈ 38000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9333 NZD / year

≈ 9333 NZD / year

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

How you’ll grow

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Christchurch

Funding

Scholarships Information

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