Overview

Learning outcomes

The Master of Science in Banking and Finance at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a research-based MSc with a practical dimension providing advanced technical and management training.

It offers subject-specific skills and knowledge in the areas of Bank and Risk Management, Corporate Finance and Investments, and Alternative Investments. The master's degree prepares students for demanding duties in the financial sector.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Economic and Regulatory Environment of Financial Markets

Digital Customer Management in Banking

Derivatives and Structured Products

Research Methods

Risk Management

Investments

Practical Exercises in Research Methods

Leadership and Ethics

Trends and Innovations in Banking

Alternative Investments

Applied Research Projects

Corporate Finance

Master's Thesis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lucerne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Finance Banking Financial Management View 10 other Masters in Banking in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Banking and Finance is subject to the following conditions:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in Banking and Finance (minimum 24 ECTS credits)

An ability to follow tuition in English at university level.

A high level of motivation and readiness to work hard.

A positive outcome from the admission interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2600 CHF / year

≈ 2600 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1600 CHF / year

≈ 1600 CHF / year

Living costs

Luzern

Switzerland

1500 - 2100 CHF / month

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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