Finance
This specialised one-year master’s programme equips you with the expertise to navigate the financial sector. You will build a solid foundation in finance and financial management, while developing the analytical and decision-making skills needed for international career opportunities.
The curriculum combines rigorous finance theory with practical applications. You will study areas such as portfolio and risk management, financial markets, derivatives, and corporate finance. A particular strength of the programme is its emphasis on empirical finance, giving you hands-on experience with financial data, state-of-the-art methods, AI, and data-driven analysis to solve advanced financial challenges.
Expertise in finance – with a practical edge
Alongside core knowledge, you will explore current issues in finance and accounting to understand the challenges organisations face today. The strong methodological focus ensures that you graduate with broad skills in analysing financial data and applying insights into real-world situations.
At JIBS, theory and practice are closely intertwined. You will work with cases, projects, and real financial data while developing strong analytical, research, and communication skills. The programme concludes with a master’s thesis, where you apply your knowledge to a focused topic in finance, demonstrating your ability to turn theory into practice.
- 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.
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- Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is a required document when applying to the programmes at this university. The letter must be no longer than 1,000 words.
- Interview – You may be invited to an interview as part of the admission process.
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 applicant must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits from an accredited university), including at least 30 ECTS credits in Business Administration, of which at least 15 credits must be finance and/or accounting. In addition, the applicant must have completed at least 10 credits in statistics, mathematics, econometrics, or the equivalent.
With a master’s degree in Finance from JIBS, you will be prepared for roles such as corporate finance specialist, risk analyst, asset manager, investment banker, or financial consultant. Your combination of strong analytical ability, financial expertise, and hands-on experience with data-driven methods will make you highly attractive to employers in banks, corporations, consulting firms, and international organisations.
You may also choose to continue into doctoral studies and an academic career.
Graduate as a finance professional — equipped to analyse, manage, and drive financial decisions that create real impact worldwide.
