MSc Finance & Investments
Language
English
Format
12 months, full-time
Start
August 2024
Fee
€2,530 (EEA) | €22,500 (non-EEA)
Application
Opens on 1 October 2023 and closes on 15 May 2024 (or when the maximum number of applicants is reached)*
*Last year, the maximum number of applications was reached in just one month. We advise applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible after the opening date.
Develop the skills and mindset for a successful career as a finance professional.
In the MSc Finance & Investments you learn to deal with qualitative and quantitative financial decision-making from the perspective of companies, investors and individuals. You gain state-of-the-art knowledge, insights and skills essential for a successful career as a finance professional. This programme is based on the latest theories and applications. RSM is one of only a few business schools in the Benelux that is partnered with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute® (CFA), which means that you can earn your master’s degree and prepare for the CFA® Level I exam within one academic year. RSM is an Academic Partner of the Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst Association.
Admission criteria
- A research university bachelor degree containing a minimum of 20 EC in qualitative and quantitative research methods and statistics as well as a minimum of 40 EC in advanced courses in business administration including finance.
- Proof of proficiency in English at C1 level.
- Visit the RSM website for the exact requirements.
Programme structure
Core courses (22 EC)
- Valuation
- Financial modelling
- Corporate finance
- Investments
- Business ethics
- Your future career
- Introduction week
Examples of electives* (18 EC)
- Entrepreneurial finance
- Private equity
- Fintech
- Quantitative investment strategies
- Sustainable finance
- Derivatives
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Advanced valuation
*Some electives have limited capacity
Thesis (20 EC)
- Research skills, master thesis
Prof. Mathijs van Dijk
Professor of Finance
The MSc Finance & Investments combines the latest academic insights with practical applications and allows you to tailor the programme to your own interests through a wide variety of up-to-date electives, including financial analytics, Fintech and sustainable finance.
Facts and figures
326
Average number of students in cohort
41%
Average international students in cohort
92%
Of graduates employed within 3 months after graduation
Examples of industries where graduates work
Financial services
Consulting
Examples of graduates' job titles
Financial analyst
Financial controller
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