Programme details

Master of Business (Finance)

By completing Lincoln University's Master of Business (Finance) program, you will be well-prepared to pursue the esteemed Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, a credential that is respected and recognized internationally.

Course description

The Master of Business (Finance) is a comprehensive postgraduate qualification that is endorsed by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) University Affiliation Program. This degree program enhances your potential as a finance professional by providing you with the necessary knowledge, analytical techniques, and tools to lead financial decision-making at the highest levels within the business sphere. Develop your skills and confidence to formulate effective business strategies for intricate organizations and tackle finance-related challenges.

. Recognized as the authority in professional excellence, the CFA Institute oversees the prestigious CFA Charter, which is acknowledged worldwide as the gold standard. The CFA Program is dedicated to fostering advanced skills, maintaining competency standards, and promoting integrity among financial analysts, portfolio managers, and other investment professionals globally. Lincoln University is eligible to receive a restricted number of student scholarships for the CFA Program annually.

Immigration benefits

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

This esteemed graduate degree equips individuals with the necessary skills for various management roles that entail the analysis and interpretation of organizational and financial data.

Graduates will be prepared for positions in finance and banking, managing financial portfolios, coordinating accounting functions, or taking on financial planning roles in business, government, and non-profit organizations.

Entry 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.

English Language tests recognised by the University:

-Lincoln University English Language- GCAE or LU EL 70%
-IELTS (Academic)- 6.5 overall, with no individual component less than 6.0
-TOEFL iBT- Overall score of 80 (with at least 21 in Writing and 18 in Speaking)
-Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE)- Overall score of 176, with no individual component less than 169
-Pearson Test of English (Academic)- 58 overall score – with no communicative skill less than 50
=NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)- Level 5 (Academic or ProfessionalEndorsement)