Master of Science in Finance
Study overview
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.
Profound. Practical. Personal.
Profound - Our programme is profound and offers you excellent training in the tools sought by financial institutions, corporations and government agencies. The MScF is partner of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). This means that the programme covers a significant portion of the CFA and FRM curricula and ensures that you acquire up-to-date knowledge in finance.
Practical - The programme focuses on practical applications where you learn how to utilize modern methods in finance. You will solve real-life problems during hands-on exercises, computer-lab sessions, internships, or field projects. Meetups with practitioners and the CFA research challenge provide you direct exposure to the practical world.
Personal - Small classes allow for interactive teaching and teamwork in a multicultural environment. Our campus is located in the heart of Switzerland right next to the beautiful lake of Neuchâtel - an ideal place to form the basis for your career in finance.
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Programme structure
MSc in Finance (90 or 120 ECTS)
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 to earn additional 30 ECTS during an addi tional semester and bring the total amount of ECTS to the number of 120 (24 months).
MSc in Finance with Data Science Major (120 ECTS)
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).
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Career opportunities
Career opportunities
The Master of Science in Finance programme prepares you for a successful career in asset management, banking, consulting, industry, insurance, and academia.
Graduates from our programme have started their career with local and international companies, such as, Banque Bonhôte, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Blackrock, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, EY, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, KPMG, Lazard, Leonteq, Lombard Odier, Moody’s, Morgan Stanley, Procter & Gamble, PwC, Roche, SwissLife, UBS, Unilever, and Vontobel.
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Admission conditions
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. Students from Swiss universities of applied sciences are admitted to the 30 ECTS pre-programme.
- See details on the Master website: www.unine.ch/mscf
Specific strengths
With over ten specialists, the Institute of Financial Analysis is dedicated to teaching (Bachelor, Master’s, PhD and Continuing Education) and research in financial analysis. Among the fields of interest are asset pricing and valuation, risk management, regulation of financial markets, corporate finance, and international accounting and finance
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Finance with Data Science Major
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Informations :
Faculté des sciences économiques
Tél. +41 32 718 15 00
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