Overview

The content of the Banking and Finance master's programme at the University of Innsbruck focuses on both necessary theoretical fundamentals and on the conditions for the implementation and applicability of scientific knowledge. The degree program is held in English.

Students of the master's program acquire the following skills:

Solid knowledge of quantitative methods for financial issues
The ability to treat scientific issues independently
The ability to apply scientific knowledge to practical problems
Reflective consideration and application of acquired abilities

The master's programme also provides the basis to pursue an academic path through continuation to a doctoral program.

Graduates possess highly specialized knowledge in the areas of finance markets, financial institutions and investment and finance decisions in companies. They are able to apply their competences in these core areas and at the intersections to other areas of economics and business administration by formulating and substantiating arguments scientifically and by solving problems innovatively.

Career opportunities

The Master's Programme in Banking and Finance qualifies graduates for positions in companies in the finance sector, e.g. banks, financial services companies and insurance companies. The specific competences of graduates are also essential for finance departments of large companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Financial Economics and Financial Intermediation

Financial Reporting

Derivatives

Methods of Empirical Finance

Principles of Mathematical Finance

Corporate Finance

Asset Allocation and Wealth Management

Market Efficiency

Management of Financial Institutions

Applied Empirical Finance

Ethical and Methodological Aspects in Banking and Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Finance Financial Mathematics Banking View 7 other Masters in Banking in Austria

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant bachelor's resp. diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:

Bachelor's Programme Management and Economics
Diploma Programme International Economic and Business Studies

Criteria for the determination of equivalence:

Admission to the master's degree programme may also be possible if a student has completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant related field. As part of the determination of equivalence, the following core areas of the completed bachelor's degree programme (without taking the bachelor's thesis into account) will be assessed: 100 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Economics

Tuition Fee

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International

1454 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 727 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Innsbruck

800 - 1300 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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