Finance
MSc in Finance is a general university education in finance. It provides students with thorough knowledge of and competence in finance. Upon graduation, our students are expected to begin careers in financial institutions, regulatory bodies, consulting businesses or finance departments in non-financial companies.
The programme has a clearly defined structure with a focus on global finance so the programme is relevant for all international students. The global financial markets are highly developed and integrated and as a consequence of this complexity and sophistication, there is an increasing demand for graduates with degrees in finance at the highest level. Therefore the MSc in Finance is perfect for students seeking a career in finance in a global setting.
The ultimate ambition of the programme is to prepare our students for making the right decisions at the right time; this ability requires excellent analytical skills and a talent for embracing all relevant data, as well as cultural issues.
Finance and other advanced research areas are based on statistical and mathematical models. It is therefore an advantage for students to be familiar with these areas before they begin the programme. The models are integrated into the courses so that the students study the models in relation to their applications. It is our experience that the learning outcome is much higher when the models are part of the various courses.
- 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.
An MSc in Finance opens up for various job opportunities in the financial sector. Upon graduation, students can take up positions in banks, investment companies, pension companies, regulatory bodies, consultancy firms, fintech and finance departments in non-financial companies.
Through the degree programme, the graduate has acquired knowledge that enables the graduate to:
- Understand how prices on financial assets such as stocks, bonds and derivatives are determined and analyse their price behavior using appropriate quantitative methods.
- Understand and analyse investment and financing decisions in a non-financial corporation.
- Solve managerial tasks of financial institutions and understand how trading is facilitated in financial markets.
- Understand and consider knowledge pertaining to the various disciplines as well as identifying academic issues
- Master the scientific methodologies and tools of the various disciplines as well as mastering general skills associated with employment within the areas studied
- Assess and choose among the scientific methodologies and tools of the various disciplines as well as developing new analysis and solution models
- Discuss professional and academic issues with both specialists and laymen
- Manage work and development situations that are complex, unpredictable and require new solution models
- Initiate and carry out, on an independent basis, monodisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration and take professional responsibility
- Take responsibility, on an independent basis, for own professional development and specialisation
