Finance

MSc in Finance

Length: 2 years

Language of instruction: 100% English

Advantages: The Master’s program is recognized for incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and emphasizing the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation, the most respected and recognized investment credential globally. Additionally, the program integrates the content of the certified GARP Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) program. The FRM certification, the leading credential for risk managers, is recognized in all major markets and is highly sought after by major banks and firms worldwide. It is awarded to professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and ability to anticipate, react, and adapt to the challenges in risk management. To support students in achieving these credentials, CFA Level I and GARP FRM I exam scholarships are offered to those with high academic results. The curriculum combines rigorous academic content with current industry practices, preparing graduates to become highly demanded professionals in their field.

Learning Outcomes:

• demonstrate leadership, professional ethics and effective teamwork;
• demonstrate proficient command of English, both writing and verbal, and presentation skills;
• be committed to high standards of research ethics and academic integrity;
• independently conduct applied research of appropriate novelty and quality;
• find and deliver insights based on research to relevant stakeholders;
• articulate professional judgments based on existing and original information;
• apply analytical skills to diagnose, evaluate and solve problems in finance to develop recommendations;
• develop and polish solid risk management competences;
• critically assess the risk management process and identify problems and challenges that can arise in the risk management process;
• distinguish and apply tools and procedures used to measure and manage risk, including quantitative measures, qualitative assessment, and enterprise risk management;
• explain the need for high ethical standards in the investment industry and the ethical responsibilities required by the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and standards of Professional Conduct and GARP with respect to risk management practices;
• establish and develop a strong culture of risk awareness within in their organizations;
• demonstrate solid knowledge and practical skills of estimating and interpreting econometric models for finance;
• operate theoretical knowledge and practical modeling and coding skills to handle data and conduct econometric research;
• articulate knowledge and skills in understanding of the general legal framework, and of specific legal areas relating to business world, and the legal implications of business activities;
• assess key characteristics of a wide range of financial products and its valuation and investment management strategies.