Financial Management (Double Degree master)
Study Financial Management in Groningen and Milan and gain an exceptional preparation for a successful career in financial markets, international finance and risk management.
To take part in this programme, you first need to study MSc Financial Management in Groningen, after which you can apply to study at the School of Banking, Finance and Insurance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.
Gain essential skills required to navigate the world of international finance:
- make decisions at the strategic level in many private and public organizations that are internationally oriented,
- choose the appropriate analytical techniques for analyzing and managing international financial decisions and problems,
- apply the theory of international finance and accounting in practice,
- carry out research and present your findings on issues in international financial management.
By the end of this double degree programme, you will graduate with two diplomas from two highly ranked universities: MSc Financial Management from the University of Groningen and Laurea Magistrale in Banking and Finance from the School of Banking, Finance and Insurance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan, Italy).
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
The DDM programme consists of two phases:
Phase 1 is the first year at UG in Groningen
Phase 2 is the second year at UCSC in Milan
Students at University of Groningen (UG) To be admitted to the MSc IFM programme in Groningen, you need to meet the entry requirements. Please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc. Candidates that want to progress to Phase 2 of the programme at UCSC, starting in September, need to apply for admission to UCSC's Laurea Magistrale degree programme in Banking and Finance by the end of April. Students will be selected based on the average GPA of the six compulsory courses in the MSc IFM and must successfully complete the programme by the time of their departure. For more information about UCSC Milan, visit https://international.unicatt.it/(...)-banking-and-finance Students at the UCSC Milan Students who are admitted to UCSC Milan and who have successfully completed the required courses of the programme at UCSC, meet the entry requirements of MSc IFM at the University of Groningen. There will be selection criteria decided by UCSC Milan. In case there are more candidates for the programme than places available, candidates will be selected according to selection criteria jointly defined and agreed upon by the partner universities.
Checklist including brief description (max. 20 pages) of relevant courses you have taken in the field of the specific Master programme you are applying for, and of any courses in research methods and statistics. Course descriptions must include a description of topics covered in the course, learning objectives and a literature list of the course book(s) used in each course.
Job prospects
As a graduate, you will be ready to take on roles in financial management in various settings, from start-ups to multinational companies, financial institutions, and consultancy firms. Whether your ambition lies in corporate finance, banking, or asset management, this programme opens doors to exciting opportunities in organisations operating worldwide across the public and private sectors.
Job examples
- Financial and general management roles in companies and organisations: trainee (financial) management, corporate finance specialist, and CFO;
- Treasury and risk management: from trainee to treasurer;
- Financial institutions: all roles in banking, insurance, fintech, and private equity;
- Consulting or in-house: consultant, M&A advisory, restructuring specialist, valuation expert;
- Small businesses: entrepreneur, consultant, venture capital manager; and
- Investment industry: financial analyst or portfolio manager.
