Degree :
Number of credits : 90 or 120 ECTS
Duration : 3 or 4 semesters
Language : English
Registration deadline :
April 30 to be registered in the fall semester of the current year.
The Master in Finance (MScF) degree provides you with excellent career opportunities through studying in small classes in the heart of Switzerland, acquiring profound practical knowledge of modern problem-solving techniques in finance, and by preparing for the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and FRM (Financial Risk Manager) exams.
Our Master in Finance offers a core programme where you earn 90 ECTS in 3 semesters (18 months). Students interested in a research career have the option to complete a research thesis or internship thesis to earn additional 30 ECTS during an additional semester and bring the total amount of ECTS to the number of 120 (24 months).
Do you plan to work in the intersection between Finance and Data Science? You can complement the Master in Finance core programme (90 ECTS) by earning additional 30 ECTS in Data Science courses (e.g., Machine Learning, Data Management, Programming, Computational Thinking, Business Analytics, Data Science for Business) during an additional semester and bring the total amount of ECTS to the number of 120 (24 months).
Embark on a transformative academic journey with this major, where you will become a catalyst for positive change in our rapidly evolving world. Sustainability is not just a buzzword; it is a powerful commitment to shaping a brighter, more equitable future for all. You can complement the Master in Finance core programme (90 ECTS) by earning additional 30 ECTS in courses, such as Finance Ethics, Sustainable Finance, ESG Reporting, Climate Change and Society, or Environmental Economics to earn a total of 120 ECTS (24 months).
Are you fascinated by financial markets, have strong analytical skills and curious to explore state-of-the-art financial techniques? Then the Master of Science in Finance programme might be the right choice for you. Every year, 30 – 40 students with an excellent Bachelor degree in economics, finance, management, or in the hard science (e.g., engineering, mathematics, and physics) join our programme. Over the past years, the class intake has been highly diverse with more than 60% of students showing an international (i.e., non-Swiss) background and more than 40% of our students being female.
The Master of Science in Finance programme prepares you for a successful career in asset management, banking, consulting, industry, insurance, and academia.
A Bachelor degree is required. Students with a degree in business, economics, math or engineering from a Swiss university are directly admitted. Other applications are reviewed by the admissions committee.
Information
Faculty of Economics and Business
Tel. +41 32 718 15 00
secretariat.seco@unine.ch
Registration
Bureau des immatriculations
Tel. : +41 32 718 10 00
immatriculation@unine.ch