Master of Science in Finance

Are you a recent economics graduate planning to start a career in financial management? Do you look for a 1-year master's degree in English with a focus on investment, finance, risk management and mergers? Then the Master of Science in Finance (MFIN) is the right choice!

This 1-year master’s programme provides you with the opportunity to study at 2 universities in 2 countries: Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Venlo (the Netherlands) and University of Plymouth in Plymouth (United Kingdom). With the MSc in Finance you sharpen your analytical and critical reasoning skills, and hone your financial knowledge and technical proficiency.
This master’s programme helps you to broaden your knowledge of financial strategies, econometrics, financial management and more, all with a global perspective of this complex industry. As a graduate, you have the skills to work at any leading company around the globe in need of financial experts with a deep understanding of financial management.

What are you going to learn?

Develop your analytical and critical reasoning skills, broaden your knowledge of financial strategies, econometrics and financial management, and develop a global perspective on this complex industry.

• In-depth knowledge of financial markets
• Use of financial instruments for international company valuation, determining potential for mergers and acquisitions (M&As), making financing decisions and identifying optimisation potential in wealth/portfolio management
• Focus on investment with emphasis on shares, bonds and real estate
• Analysis of exchange rate movements, inflation and their effects on interest rates
• Managing risk with currency options, financial futures and swaps
• Analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Mix of applied science (Fontys) and scientific research (Plymouth) approach decisively enhances your career prospects
• In addition to qualifying for a PhD, graduates of the MSc in Finance can pursue a management career in all areas of finance, e.g. consulting, hedge funds, private and investment banking, and venture capital companies