Programme overview
Core programme - 3 semesters
- MScF in Finance (90 ECTS)
Enhanced programme - 4 semesters
- MScF in Finance (120 ECTS): Research Option to complete a research or internship thesis or
- MScF with Data Science Major (120 ECTS): Data Science Option to earn additional ECTS in Data Science
MSc in Finance (90 ECTS)
The core programme consists of three semesters and allows you to earn 90 ECTS within 3 semesters.
- The first semester concentrates on core courses in the foundations of modern finance, accounting, quantitative methods and economics.
- During the second semester, there is a transition towards case solving as several courses place a special emphasis on applications.
- The third semester covers advanced topics in finance and provides exposure to the profession. Through the programme, elective credits allow a customization of the curriculum to match students’ professional goals.
MSc in Finance (120 ECTS)
- During the fourth semester, you have the option to write a Master thesis (30 ECTS) independently or during a training period at a financial institution or at the finance department of a corporation.
- The Master thesis allows you to earn 30 ECTS and to bring the total amount of ECTS to the number of 120.
- The research option prepares you for a research career in academia (PhD) or practice (e.g., at a government agency or a research division of a corporation).
MSc in Finance with Data Science Major (120 ECTS)
During the fourth semester, you also have the option to earn 30 ECTS in the Data Science track and to bring the total amount of ECTS to the number of 120.
We currently offer the following Data Science courses:
- Business Analytics Econometrics
- Computational Thinking
- Data Management
- Data Science for Business
- Econometrics
- Machine Learning
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Finance with Data Science Major
Credits
90 ECTS, 3 semesters
120 ECTS, 4 semesters
Teaching language
English